Vice President Kamala Harris will accept the Democratic Party’s nomination for president officially on Thursday. This comes in a month after the party forced President Joe Biden to exit the race. Her speech post nomination will probably be the most important speech of her political life so far.
Harris becoming the presidential candidate of the Democrats has tightened the race against Republican Donald Trump.
Harris’ forceful stump speeches have been met by a surge in enthusiasm from voters. If she wins on Nov. 5, she will be the first Black, South Asian woman elected president.
Harris, in her speech, plans to tell her story and her plans to help middle class Americans, as per her aides and advisors. This includes cuts in prices on groceries and housing and in taxes and to advance personal freedoms including abortion rights.
They said that she will also talk about her opponent, former President Donald Trump.
“There is a guy who wants to divide us. She will make the case that we simply cannot let that happen, that this is America and everybody can rise together,” Cedric Richmond, campaign co-chair to Harris, said.
“This November we will come together and declare with one voice, as one people — we are moving forward,” she said.
RACE REMAINS TIGHT
Harris has historic records of raising $500 million in a month. She narrowed the gap or took a lead against Trump in polls of battleground states.
Yet, the enthusiasm and rising poll numbers and not enough to beat Trump in 11 weeks. She is yet to articulate her vision for the country.
The race is still tight. The founder of the main outside spending groups back Harris said warned that Democrats may face much closer races in key states as compared to public polls.
ECONOMIC FOCUS
Harris, with lead speechwriter Adam Frankel, has worked on the speech for weeks. She has made changes to drafts even while being on campaign trips.
Her focus on “price gouging” has drawn criticism from Republicans. “She will highlight her message on prices because it is resonating well with people, despite Republican attacks,” a Harris aide said.
The speech is likely to include elements of foreign policy. She may also speak about stories of women affected by abortion bans and other curbs on reproductive rights, advisers said.
She speech will try to persuade Republican voices to abandon Trump.
