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She triumphed on August 22 in Chicago on the stage of the Democratic convention. Candidate Kamala Harris was confirmed as Joe Biden’s replacement in the American presidential race. She gives hope to her camp. The Obamas as well as the media high priestess Oprah Winfrey came to give her vibrant support, awakening the American black electorate.
Despite this, Kamala Harris continues to refuse to highlight her membership in minorities. One of her main lines of strength is to want to govern all Americans, in tolerance, by fighting the fractures of society. A rallying strategy to which she brings the breath of her youth. She also promises to focus on pragmatic measures to improve the purchasing power of the middle class.
“Guy next door”
His vice-presidential nominee, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, is relatively unknown. His very rural American side, a hunter to boot, as well as his good nature have the potential to seduce at rallies and with ordinary Americans. The video in which Tim Walz bluntly describes the former president and his running mate JD Vance as “weird as hell” has gone viral in the United States.
Tim Waltz is a “guy next door,” a friendly and straightforward neighbor who has the means to win votes in the political camp occupied by Trump. Kamala Harris has already, since her nomination, reversed the situation of the campaign by catching up with Biden in the polls in key states. She is now given either a slight lead or a tie, taking into account the margin of error. But the game is not won. Donald Trump is adjusting his strategy and his scores have always been underestimated.
La Story is a podcast from Les Echos presented by Pierrick Fay. This episode was recorded in September 2024. Editor-in-chief: Clémence Lemaistre. Guests: Solveig Godeluck and Bastien Bouchaud (correspondents from Les Echos in New York). Director: Willy Ganne. Production and editing manager: Michèle Warnet. Music: Théo Boulenger. Graphic identity: Upian. Photo: REUTERS/Brendan McDermid. Sounds: RFI, France 24, AFP, Kamala Harris, Malto Musique, Bloomberg Television.
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