Democrats Bank on Disdain for Trump, but What Does Kamala Harris Offer?

The Democratic National Convention featured strong rhetoric from former President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden, but it was Kamala Harris' nomination acceptance speech that was the main event. Harris delivered a speech that attacked President Donald Trump but offered little in terms of concrete policy proposals.

The Democratic National Convention (DNC) was a masterclass in the art of attacking President Donald Trump. From former President Barack Obama's opening salvo to Vice President Joe Biden's closing speech, the Democrats painted a picture of Trump as a dangerous and incompetent leader who has failed the American people.

But amidst all the rhetoric, there was one glaring omission: any substantive discussion of what a Biden-Harris administration would actually do. Harris' nomination acceptance speech was a case in point. She spent the majority of her time attacking Trump, but she offered few details about her own plans for the country.

Democrats Bank on Disdain for Trump, but What Does Kamala Harris Offer?

Harris' lack of policy specifics is not surprising. The Democrats are banking on the fact that their voters are motivated by their hatred of Trump. They believe that as long as they can keep their base energized, they can win the election without having to offer any concrete policy proposals.

This strategy may well succeed. Trump is a polarizing figure, and there is no doubt that many voters are eager to see him defeated. However, it is also important to remember that the Democrats need to do more than just win the election. They need to govern.

Democrats Bank on Disdain for Trump, but What Does Kamala Harris Offer?

If the Democrats win the election, they will be faced with a number of challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the economic crisis, and the climate crisis. They will need to have a plan for how to address these challenges, and they will need to be able to articulate that plan to the American people.

So far, the Democrats have not offered a clear vision for the future. They have focused almost exclusively on attacking Trump, and they have neglected to lay out their own policy agenda. This is a mistake. The Democrats need to start talking about what they would do if they win the election. They need to give the American people a reason to vote for them, beyond their dislike of Trump.

Democrats Bank on Disdain for Trump, but What Does Kamala Harris Offer?

If the Democrats fail to do this, they may well win the election. But they will not be able to govern effectively, and they will not be able to address the challenges facing the country.