Harris Gives Acceptance Speech, Fails to Mention Her Campaign Platform
By Mick Farthing|August 23, 2024
Harris Gives Acceptance Speech, Fails to Mention Her Campaign Platform

Kamala Harris has been notably elusive in the weeks leading up to the election. She has avoided the media and refused interviews. Despite being the Democratic nominee for president, Harris has yet to hold a press conference since launching her campaign. This silence has raised eyebrows, especially given the typical expectations for a candidate in such a high-stakes race.

While she has promised to speak to the press by the end of August, her reluctance so far has only fueled speculation about what she might be trying to avoid or hide.

Trump and his campaign have been quick to spotlight Harris’s media avoidance. Worst of all, Harris has refused to even tell Americans what she intends to do! The lack of transparency has become a focal point for her critics, who argue that the American people deserve to know more about her plans and positions before casting their votes. With Election Day fast approaching, Harris’s continued distance from the press only deepens the mystery surrounding her campaign strategy.

From Daily Caller:
Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic presidential nomination on Thursday despite failing to release a policy platform since launching her campaign…

The vice president largely spoke about her personal background and attacked former President Donald Trump, while sprinkling in some vague policy positions and campaign themes…

On the final day of the convention, Harris is yet to have a policy platform on her website.

In the whirlwind of election season, it’s common for candidates to release their campaign platforms early, offering voters a clear vision of their policy priorities. This transparency is crucial, as it gives the electorate insight into what they can expect if the candidate wins. Yet, here we are, mere weeks from Election Day, and one major candidate is defying convention.

Vice President Kamala Harris, who recently accepted the Democratic presidential nomination at the Democratic National Convention, has yet to release a comprehensive campaign platform. Despite having launched her campaign weeks ago, she has remained silent on detailed policy proposals. Instead, her public appearances, including her speech at the DNC, have been more focused on personal anecdotes and attacks on Donald Trump. The one plan she did announce, a socialist-style measure on prices, was met with intense backlash.

Harris’s DNC speech was a prime example of this approach. She opened with her personal story—an emotional account of how her childhood experiences shaped her career in public service. She then moved on to broad, vague promises, such as passing bipartisan border legislation and securing national protections for abortion access. However, these statements were more thematic than substantive, lacking the details that voters might expect at this stage in the race.

The most notable part of Harris’s speech was her sharp critique of Trump. She painted him as a threat to American freedoms and accused him of being easily manipulated by tyrants and dictators. But even as she took aim at her opponent, Harris continued to avoid laying out a clear policy platform, leaving many to wonder what her administration would actually focus on if she were elected.

What’s more, the Democratic National Committee did release a platform at the beginning of the convention, but it was notably focused on the idea of a “President Biden’s second term,” with 19 references to Biden and 150 to Trump, rather than a Harris-led administration. This has only added to the confusion about what exactly Harris stands for as she seeks the highest office in the land.

In the final days of the convention, Harris still has not posted a policy platform on her campaign website. With Election Day fast approaching, the clock is ticking for her to provide voters with the details they need to make an informed choice.

Key Takeaways:

  • Kamala Harris has yet to release a detailed campaign platform.
  • Her DNC speech focused more on personal stories and attacking Trump than on policy specifics.
  • The lack of a clear agenda raises questions as the election nears.

Source: Daily Caller


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Mick Farthing
Mick is a freelance writer, cartoonist, and graphic designer. He is a regular contributor for the Patriot Journal.
Mick is a freelance writer, cartoonist, and graphic designer. He is a regular contributor for the Patriot Journal.