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Key Takeaways:

  • Kamala Harris's underdog narrative: Harris frames her campaign as an underdog, despite polling better than Biden did before dropping out.
  • Close race dynamics: The election is tight, especially in swing states, with Harris underperforming in key demographics compared to Biden's 2020 performance.
  • Trump's flaws: Harris critiques Trump for his presidency’s economic policies, handling of the pandemic, and attacks on immigrant communities.
  • Voter demographics: Harris struggles with voters of color, young voters, seniors, and union workers; Trump has significant working-class support.
  • Arab American voters: Support for Harris has declined due to her stance on Gaza and unconditional support for Israel, leading to a potential loss of Arab American voters, especially in Michigan.
  • Policy shifts needed: The article argues Harris should adjust her stance on Gaza, support a ceasefire, and condition U.S. arms to Israel, which could sway Arab American voters.
  • Economic populism: Harris is encouraged to focus on class-warfare rhetoric and pro-working class policies, such as a $15 minimum wage, capping drug costs, and expanding Social Security, to win over lower-income voters.
  • Youth voter engagement: There's concern about low youth voter turnout and lack of outreach to young people of color, which could affect the election outcome.
  • Final campaign stretch: Harris is urged to take bold steps on economic issues and appeal to working-class voters, similar to Biden’s approach in 2020, to secure victory in key states.
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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

Don't be dense, both teams are bad.