Kamala Harris shared her vision for America

ALSO INSIDE: JD Vance’s flip-flopping on federal funding to support children and how abortion access is driving out the vote in a key state

As we head into Labor Day weekend, we are also heading towards the true crunch time of the general election. And Democrats will be heading into these 67 days with their newly-minted nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, and a *lot* of Kamalamentum.

Vice President Harris officially accepted the Democratic nomination last Thursday night to an absolutely packed stadium in Chicago (and, as people who were there and attempting to find seats, we mean PACKED!). 

The VP used her speech to re-introduce herself to the public: she started with her parents’ respective stories as immigrants searching for the American dream and pledged to ensure that the dream would continue. She also drew a sharp contrast between herself and Donald Trump, highlighting her commitment to freedoms like voting rights, reproductive rights, and the right to clean air and water. She also blasted Trump for being in billionaires’ pockets and doubled down on her commitment to the middle class.

All in all, the night seemed to be a feather in the cap of the Vice President, who is coming off a record-breaking fundraising month. An estimated 26.2 million people tuned into her speech, beating out viewership of Donald Trump’s RNC speech back in July –  and that’s not even counting people who may have streamed it on social media.

While VP Harris didn’t actually garner the typical “bump” in support following the DNC (which could potentially be due to the fact that the vibes were already really, really good), it’s clear that her and her team are coming in hot for these final two months.

More from COURIER’s other newsrooms:

PENNSYLVANIA

Progress or extremism: Josh Shapiro asks Americans which path they want to chart at DNC

From The Keystone: “Today we find ourselves writing the next chapter. Will we be defined by chaos or extremism? Or will we choose a path of decency and continued progress?” Gov. Josh Shapiro said.

MICHIGAN

Dana Nessel challenges anti-LGBTQ Republicans in fiery DNC speech

From The ‘Gander: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel highlighted Vice President Kamala Harris’ record of defending LGBTQ rights at the Democratic National Convention last week in Chicago.

NORTH CAROLINA

More than 200 former Bush, McCain, and Romney staffers endorse Kamala Harris for president

From Cardinal & Pine: In the letter, the former staffers “jointly declared” that they’ll be voting for the Harris-Walz ticket in November’s election and condemned Trump’s policies, as well as Project 2025.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

The GOP wants to strip people of voting rights… and also try to argue that VP Harris as the nominee is undemocratic

From Granite Post: With some help from NH Democrats Chair Kathy Sullivan, here’s an explainer on how Republicans who pass laws restricting voting rights with reckless abandon still love to whine about democracy when it suits them politically. 

FLORIDA

JD Vance says he wants to help families, but missed vote to expand child tax credit

From Floricua: Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance proposed more than doubling the federal child tax credit to $5,000 over the weekend but recently missed the chance to vote for an expanded credit.

ARIZONA

‘I don’t want to be in ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’’: Abortion access drives Arizona delegates to get out the vote

From Copper Courier: A measure that would expand access to 24 weeks – with the option to end the pregnancy to protect physical and mental health – will be on the ballot as Proposition 139. It would enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution.

VIRGINIA

Virginia’s Republican AG shared some terrible takes on the DNC

From Dogwood: Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares attempted to lodge bizarre criticisms at Democrats about everything from the police presence at the DNC to requiring that guests have tickets and credentials in order to enter the convention hall.

NEVADA

Barack and Michelle Obama highlight Harris and Trump’s wildly different visions for America

From The Nevadan: Former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama capped off the events of the second night of the DNC, where they laid out differing visions of where America will go under a Harris or Trump presidency. 

IOWA

Iowa AG Brenna Bird defends other states discriminating against trans athletes

From Iowa Starting Line: Not content with the anti-trans-athlete laws passed in Iowa, Bird announced that she joined two different legal movements to support other states’ efforts to ban transgender girls from competing in girls’ sports.

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