Kamala’s Stage.
“CHICAGO — Vice President Kamala Harris completed her ascent to the top of her party’s presidential ballot on Thursday, casting the election as a “chance to chart a new way forward” from the divisions of the recent past and reframing her party as the one dedicated to securing Americans’ freedoms.
Bolstered by public officials from both parties and from a variety of walks of life, down to her use of Beyonce’s “Freedom” anthem, Harris outlined her vision for the country, saying she would prioritize a strong middle class, protect reproductive freedoms and strengthen national security. She did so while contrasting that path with what she said a second term for former President Donald Trump would look like. All along, she tried to paint a more optimistic vision for the country, underscoring the “joy” Democrats said they felt throughout this week at Democrats’ national convention.
“Our opponents in this race are out there, every day, denigrating America. Talking about how terrible everything is,” she said. “ Well, my mother had another lesson she used to teach. Never let anyone tell you who you are. You show them who you are. America, let us show each other — and the world—who we are. And what we stand for.””
Kamala Harris breathed new life into the also ran rematch between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. The Democrats were in the depths of despair over their nominee and his inability to command a TV presence that gave them confidence and hope. He then dropped out and his illuminating Vice President stepped in an sprang to life as if she was just waiting to be in control and in the lead. Playing second fiddle never suited her style but being at the tippy top of the ticket appears to fit like a glove to the relief of many in the Democratic party.
