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Summary

Kamala Harris’s political skills have transformed a potentially disastrous 2024 presidential election into a competitive race.

Despite initial skepticism and a challenging campaign, Harris has improved her public image and closed the gap with Trump on key issues. Since Biden stepped aside in July and endorsed her, she has shifted from an unpopular vice president to a viable candidate, even matching Trump in polls on economic issues.

Her leadership has given Democrats a chance to prevent a Trump landslide and halt the rise of American authoritarianism.

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[-] jaybone@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago

I’ve seen some people argue that had Biden stayed in, we would be seeing the same numbers. Not sure if I agree with that. But it’s an interesting thought.

[-] Snowclone@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

No. Biden wasnt getting WORSE numbers out of Republicans or centrist non party members, he lost all confidance from Dems. Flat out. You can't show up sick to debate at 2am in the morning, at some point he should have said no, it's going to make sense or we won't, He had everything to lose in that debate, only his side gave a shit about it, the trumpers give zero fucks if Trump is deranged and unintelligible.

[-] samus12345@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

My guess is he'd be doing worse, that the advantage of being a white male wouldn't be enough to overcome how his age is affecting him.

[-] CptEnder@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

That overcoat is clean af

[-] metaStatic@kbin.earth 2 points 1 month ago

No it's a testament to Americas education system

and that's not a good thing

[-] ArbitraryValue@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 month ago

If God intervenes but He's not powerful enough and things go to shit anyway, does that count as a miracle? I mean, I hope that doesn't happen but I wouldn't be calling things miracles yet.

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