Vice President Kamala Harris emphasized the importance of a “New Way Forward” as she accepted the Democratic party’s nomination and spoke at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Harris highlighted her background, being the daughter of immigrants, the first Black woman, and first person of South Asian descent to accept a major party’s presidential nomination. If elected, she would be the first female U.S. president.
Harris recounted her upbringing in San Francisco and her motivations as a prosecutor to protect people like her friend Wanda. The convention also featured speakers like Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, civil rights leader Al Sharpton, and former Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois, a Republican critic of Trump.
Harris appealed to anti-Trump Republicans, promising to be a president for all Americans and to uphold constitutional principles. The convention aimed to portray Harris as a strong candidate for national security, emphasizing her law enforcement background.
Republicans have attacked Harris, calling her a “communist” and “dangerously liberal,” while Trump has targeted her race. Nonetheless, Harris’s team highlights her experience, including as San Francisco district attorney, California attorney general, and U.S. Senator. Her campaign gained momentum after Biden endorsed her as his running mate, resetting the presidential race. Overall, Harris’s nomination represents a historic moment for the country as she looks to forge a new path in electoral politics.
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