Kamala Harris: "America is Absolutely" Ready to Elect its First Woman President
WASHINGTON: Kamala Harris said her campaign is ready for the possibility of Donald Trump claiming early victory during a vote count that could take days. Speaking on the national NBC network, Harris responded "absolutely" when asked if America was ready to elect its first woman – but also noted her candidacy was about "turning a page."
People are Exhausted with Donald Trump
Harris emphasized that she simply wants to turn the page for a nation "exhausted" by Donald Trump and his approach. "People are exhausted with Donald Trump and his approach, because it’s all about himself," she said.
Trump’s Message
Trump, on the other hand, pitched a different message, emphasizing his own Reelection. "This election is a choice between whether we will have four more years of incompetence, failure and disaster, or whether we will begin the four greatest years in the history of our country," he said to cheers.
Lock Him Up
The race is overshadowed by extraordinary tensions and fears of violence or a refusal by Trump to recognize the results if he loses. Harris told NBC that her campaign was "of course" ready for a scenario where Trump prematurely claims victory during a vote-counting process that could take days to complete.
Biden’s Take
Biden, who has been an infrequent presence in Harris’s campaign, took a shot at Trump Tuesday by re-wording the ex-president’s notorious anti-Hillary Clinton chant of "Lock her up." On a visit to New Hampshire, Biden told a small crowd that "we got to lock" Trump up – adding quickly, "politically lock him up."
The White House Response
The White House has been careful not to weigh in on the Republican’s legal problems, while the Trump campaign responded that Biden and Harris had a "plan all along… to politically persecute their opponent."
Voting and Polls
About 18 million Americans have already voted by mail or in person – representing more than 10% of the total in 2020. Some polls appear to be giving the Republican a slight edge recently – but all within the margin of error. Whatever the result, US voters will make history on November 5: they will either elect the country’s first woman president, or they will put the first convicted felon into the White House.
Early Voters and Star Power
Harris, 60, is also deploying two of her party’s most popular emissaries onto the campaign trail: Barack and Michelle Obama. The former president, speaking at a rally in Madison, rolled back the years with fiery attacks on Trump. Rapper Eminem later introduced Obama at a major Harris campaign event in Detroit on Tuesday.
Conclusion
As the race comes to a close, both candidates are relying on a mix of traditional and non-traditional media, including podcasts, to reach specific audiences. With just weeks to go, the outcome is still uncertain, but one thing is clear: this election will be a historic moment for America.
FAQs
- What is the current state of the election?
The race is tied, with some polls suggesting a slight edge for the Republican candidate. - What is the concern about Trump’s potential victory?
There are concerns that Trump may refuse to accept the results if he loses, leading to potential violence or civil unrest. - What is the reaction to Biden’s "Lock him up" remark?
The Trump campaign has responded that Biden and Harris are trying to "politically persecute" their opponent. - What is the role of non-traditional media in the campaign?
Podcasts have played a key role in targeting specific audiences, including young women and black men.