Despite lost time, can Kamala Harris gain ground on Trump?
Jul 26, 2024
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Vice President Kamala Harris gains momentum as a replacement candidate, sparking debates with Trump. Utah's age verification law for online porn raises questions about privacy and minors' safety. The panelists discuss the potential impact of Harris on the 2024 election and the use of legal tactics in politics.
Harris re-energizes Democrats with grassroots support, challenging Trump's type.
Utah's age verification bill upheld to protect minors, raising concerns about online privacy.
Deep dives
The Political Transition After President Biden's Decision
President Biden declared support for Kamala Harris as the party's nominee. Amid Covid recovery, he emphasized presidents not being kings. Campaign cash flowed for Harris against expected opponent, Trump, offering two visions for the nation.
Nomination Process for Democratic Candidate
The DNC released rules for the nomination process. Candidates could campaign virtually, with a compressed timeline for multiple candidates and swift virtual voting if only one. The process aimed to conclude by August 7th.
Evaluation of Political Process Concerns
Discussions on the right highlighted concerns of a political party's role in candidate decisions. Transparency in political decisions and processes was questioned, indicating potential challenges to the democratic process.
Impact of Kamala Harris's Nomination
Kamala Harris's nomination altered the election landscape. Recognition of her candidacy as a change agent brought new energy to voters. The strategic contrast with Donald Trump's administration aimed to redefine the election focus and engage new voter demographics.
Days after dropping out as the Democratic presidential nominee, Joe Biden addressed the nation from the Oval Office, pledging his commitment to finishing his term and restating his support for Vice President Kamala Harris as his replacement on the November ballot. A whirlwind of donations and support for Harris has re-energized Democrats — does that effort qualify as “grassroots?”
Both Trump and Harris spoke following the candidate change. Trump called for Harris to be “fired,” while she cited her prosecutorial experience dealing with perpetrators who are “Trump’s type.” Though she inherited the Biden/Harris campaign operation, Trump will be up against a potentially new platform and may have to switch his strategy. The question on everybody's mind: How will Harris fare against Trump?
Utah’s Senate Bill 287 attempts to regulate websites that distribute pornography by requiring age verification to protect minors from accessing the potentially harmful content. The Free Speech Coalition challenged the bill in court, raising concerns about privacy and more. The bill was upheld. The protection of minors is something The Left, Right, and Center panelists all agree on — but is age verification the answer?
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