Aug 22, 2024 - Politics & Policy

"New Way Forward": Previewing Harris' DNC acceptance speech

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Vice President Kamala Harris smiles at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois in August 2024. — Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during the first day of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 19, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Photo: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

A Harris-Walz campaign official tells reporters that Vice President Kamala Harris plans to put joy, optimism and patriotism at the center of her acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday.

Why it matters: Harris' joyful warrior approach represents a massive bet that Americans want relief from former President Trump's abrasive style.

Driving the news: Harris will focus on three points, the official said:

1. Her story: Harris will tell her story of being raised by a working mother in a middle-class neighborhood.

She'll say that background means she knows the everyday joys and challenges experienced by middle-class families, and shares those values.

2. Project 2025: Contrast her optimistic vision for the future with that of Trump and Project 2025.

Harris will present a New Way Forward — an optimistic agenda that promises economic opportunity and protects fundamental freedoms.

3. Patriotism: Harris will emphasize her belief in the promise of America, with a deep sense of patriotism and desire to be president for all Americans.

Go deeper: Harris' cautious, hold-the-details campaign

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"New Way Forward": Previewing Harris' DNC acceptance speech

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