Gen Z voters largely optimistic about Harris but say she needs to prove herself on the campaign trail
NBCAUG 2024
Harris Holds First Campaign Rally
Above: Democratic presidential candidate, US Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to supporters during a campaign rally at West Allis Central High School on July 23, 2024 in West Allis, Wisconsin. Image copyright: Jim Vondruska/Stringer/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Spin
Democratic narrative
Harris is wise to come out of the gates by directing her sharpest attacks at Trump and his "Make America Great Again" agenda. Recent elections showed that when Democrats made the risks of a Trump-led MAGA future the centerpiece of their campaign, they won. Harris should also tout her accomplishments and future plans, but staying on offense against Trump is important.
Republican narrative
Democrats may think they've discovered some sort of secret formula for defeating Trump by anointing Harris as their nominee, but the strategy for easily defeating her won't require much work. Trump will just have to highlight Harris' leftist extremism, in addition to her role in so many of the Biden administration's failed policies. She can attack all she wants, but she won't be able to hide from her disastrous record.