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Harris vows 'new way forward' for America as she accepts nomination
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8/23/2024
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This may have been a democratic convention, but it was geared towards all Americans. Not
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least, Kamala Harris' closing speech.
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Our nation with this election has a precious, fleeting opportunity to move past the bitterness,
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cynicism and divisive battles of the past, a chance to chart a new way forward.
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Party atmosphere, slick production, star appearances. The Democrats threw everything at these four
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marathon days. With Harris' nomination already a done deal, this was about appealing to swing
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voters and attempting to capitalise on Harris' slender lead in the polls.
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There were messages for the middle class, entrepreneurs and blue-collar workers to try
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and sway the perception that Republicans are stronger on the economy. And while the Harris
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campaign has focused on joy and positivity, speakers hammered home the dangers of another
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Donald Trump term.
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Donald Trump is an unserious man. But the consequences of putting Donald Trump back
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in the White House are extremely serious.
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If elected, Kamala Harris would become the first woman to be president, as well as the
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first South Asian and the first black woman. But she didn't mention making history in this
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manner. Instead, she focused on her life story, a strategy more akin to Barack Obama than
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to Hillary Clinton.
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Contrary to rumours, there was no surprise Beyonce appearance, but no pop star was needed
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to get Democrats in the mood for November's election. A mood polls apart from the one
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that hung over Joe Biden before he withdrew from the race a month ago.
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