The chapter explores the Democratic leaders' endorsement of Kamala Harris, her cultural impact, acceptance as the presidential candidate, and the delicate balance between honoring Joe Biden's legacy and promoting her independent campaign. It highlights Harris' stance against Trump by emphasizing her prosecutorial background, policy differences, and her clear stance on issues like abortion. The chapter also focuses on a future vision under Democratic leadership, advocating for opportunities to thrive through policies like union freedom, healthcare, and voting rights.
Over the past 48 hours, as the nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris went from theoretical to inevitable, she has delivered the first glimpses of how her campaign will run.
Reid J. Epstein, who covers politics for The Times, discusses what we’ve learned from her debut.
Guest: Reid J. Epstein, who covers politics for The New York Times.
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