Vice President Kamala Harris is set to accept the Democratic nomination for the presidency at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Strategists emphasize the importance for Harris to highlight her record while focusing on the future and maintaining momentum in the general election. Support for Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, has been growing since President Biden suspended his re-election campaign and Harris launched her own. Democrats are urging Harris to capitalize on the surging voter enthusiasm and to keep the momentum going at the convention.
Brad Bannon, a Democrat strategist, believes that Harris needs to keep the ball rolling and maintain the momentum that has been building for the past few weeks. Max Burns, founder of Third Degree Strategies, also emphasizes the enthusiasm among Democrats for Harris. He expects the convention to be more of a celebration than a traditional political event. Another Democratic source encouraged Harris and Walz to continue with their current strategies. However, Democratic strategist Kaivan Shroff advises the campaign to focus on communicating how their policy proposals will benefit Americans in the future rather than dwelling on past accomplishments.
Shroff stresses the importance of achieving a balance between highlighting past achievements and focusing on future plans for the Harris-Walz campaign. He praises the team of Democrats organizing the convention for their extraordinary work and production value of the event. Meanwhile, Bannon predicts that Harris will not distance herself too much from President Biden and his administration’s policies. He points to Harris’ newly introduced economic policy plan, which includes federal price controls to combat grocery price gouging amid inflation, as evidence of her proactive approach and potentially more aggressive campaign strategy compared to Biden’s.
Biden was seen as a calming influence in a divided nation, while Harris is expected to strike a more aggressive tone in her campaign. Bannon believes that Harris is setting the tone for a more assertive approach, especially following Biden’s decision to step aside. The launch of Harris’ economic program demonstrates a shift in tone and approach from the Biden administration. Democrats are optimistic about Harris’ position as the nominee and the potential impact of her policies on the future. The convention is expected to showcase the Harris campaign’s digital operation, storytelling, and key moments to engage and rally supporters behind her candidacy.
