Joy Reid Instagram – We are seeing something return that many Americans forgot existed: the joy of a campaign.
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On Tuesday evening, Governor Tim Walz began his speech by turning back to his new running mate, Vice President Kamala Harris, and said: “Thank you for bringing back the joy.”
At the rally in Philadelphia, there was a Democratic excitement that was palpable. Despite the potential for disarray from President Joe Biden dropping out of the race, the party quickly assembled behind a candidate.
The rally served as a national introduction to Walz. After Harris and Walz emerged to an uproar, the current vice president addressed the crowd first while Walz stood behind her, good-naturedly grinning. In her introduction, Harris emphasized Walz’s working-class background and history as a popular high school teacher and football coach. Reproductive freedoms, voting rights, and the working class were recurring themes throughout the night.
Harris and Walz have emerged as the Democratic ticket over a hectic, weird, and (at times) fun few weeks. Can they actually convince Americans they’re the right choice and win? It seems they have a key tactic for doing it: Having fun.
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📸: Lev Radin/ZUMA | Posted on 07/Aug/2024 09:24:41
