The NPR Politics Podcast Roundup: Obamas Back Harris; Bigoted Tropes Could Irk Voters
Jul 26, 2024
Vice President Harris is gaining momentum with significant endorsements from Barack and Michelle Obama. The podcast discusses her grassroots support and contrasting foreign policy stance on Gaza compared to President Biden. It dives into the internal rifts within the Democratic Party regarding this issue and how identity-based criticisms are shaping voter sentiment. They also analyze how Harris's campaign strategy balances race, gender, and key policies while reflecting on the reaction from Trump's camp, sprinkled with some light-hearted Capitol Hill anecdotes.
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Rapid Political Shift
- The political landscape changed drastically in just one week.
- The RNC concluded, Biden's candidacy ended, and Harris emerged as the Democratic nominee.
Harris Endorsements Surge
- The Obama family endorsed Kamala Harris for president.
- This follows a surge of endorsements and grassroots support for Harris.
Harris's Impact
- Democrats felt discouraged after Biden's June 27th debate performance.
- Harris's recent strong campaigning and clearer policy vision have energized the base.