Kamala Harris: Projecting Trump as the Past

At the Democratic National Convention, Vice President Kamala Harris emphasized a strategy aimed at portraying Donald Trump as an antiquated figure unworthy of leading the nation again. By framing herself and the Democratic ticket as champions of the working class and progress, she aims to create a stark contrast with Trump, who has been branded as 'unserious' and self-serving by multiple speakers, including President Obama and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Despite Trump's repetitive attacks—ranging from doubts about Harris's racial identity to critiques of her intelligence—Harris has opted not to engage directly with these provocations, a strategic pivot grounded in lessons from Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign. This new approach seeks to keep Trump firmly in the past, emphasizing that voters should move beyond him. As the election season heats up, Harris aims to maintain this message while navigating a compressed timeline and evolving political landscape, asserting that an economy benefiting all, especially working-class Americans, is critical, rather than catering solely to wealthy elites.