Progressive Democrats are warning Kamala Harris that she risks losing support from her base unless she changes her campaign’s messaging and includes more progressive voices. Some are concerned that her focus on winning over moderate Republicans is neglecting the needs and economic struggles of working-class Americans.
Progressives are also frustrated that Harris has shared the stage with Republican leaders like Liz Cheney and Mark Cuban instead of prominent progressives like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. They believe that Harris needs to talk more about economic issues and address voters’ pessimism about the economy in her closing message.
While Harris’s campaign believes that targeting moderate Republicans is a strategic move to win over swing voters, progressives are urging her to focus on bread-and-butter economic issues. They warn that as many as 10% of progressives may not vote for Harris due to their frustrations.
Despite these concerns, Harris has outlined plans to address economic concerns, such as reducing grocery prices, cutting prescription drug costs, and expanding Medicare coverage. She has also had support from progressive figures like Ocasio-Cortez and United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain.
As the election approaches, Harris is set to deliver a major address focusing on the threat that Donald Trump poses to democracy. However, some progressives are calling for a stronger emphasis on economic issues in her campaign’s messaging. Trump, on the other hand, is focusing on the economy, immigration, crime, and foreign policy in his closing message.
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