July 29th 2024.
Donald Trump, who is running for president under the Republican party, and his team are facing a challenge as they rethink their campaign tactics. They have decided to take a misogynistic and racist approach in attacking the new Democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris. Both parties have been forced to change their strategies due to Harris' strong presence in the election. This change was sparked by the endorsement of Harris' candidacy by former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, last week. This move has prompted Trump and his campaign managers to launch their most aggressive attacks yet.
Trump was caught off guard when President Joe Biden suddenly withdrew from the race and allowed Harris to take his place. This unexpected turn of events left the Republican campaign in a state of confusion for a few days. They had been solely focused on targeting Biden, who was determined to run for a second term. However, once they got over the initial shock, Team Trump quickly shifted their focus to using misogynistic and racist tactics against Harris.
Some of Trump's recent statements make it clear that his attacks against Harris will be filled with venom and malice. During his first campaign rally in North Carolina since Biden's departure, Trump referred to Harris as a "radical-left lunatic who will destroy our country." He also went on to mockingly call her "lyin' Kamala Harris" and repeatedly mispronounced her name. This is not the first time Trump has resorted to racist tactics against Harris, as he has previously distorted her first name by deliberately mispronouncing it as "comma + la and whatever." It is worth noting that while Trump has often used immigration as a major line of attack, he did not even mention it once during a recent interview with Fox News. This suggests that the Republicans are still trying to figure out which message will resonate the most with undecided voters. They are currently testing multiple messages but have not been able to narrow down their focus.
Four years ago, Trump made a sexist remark when he stated that Republicans would never have a socialist President, especially a female one. His running mate, JD Vance, has also stooped low in his attempts to discredit Harris. He has called her one of the "childless cat ladies who are miserable at their own lives and the choices they have made, and now want to make the rest of the country miserable too." It is worth noting that Harris does not have biological children of her own. This statement seems to have given his supporters a cue to become even more vicious in their attacks. However, this strategy may backfire as it could potentially alienate moderate voters. In fact, an international survey has revealed that in many developed countries, including the US, women aged 18 to 30 are on average 30 percentage points more liberal than men of the same age range.
In her first campaign ad, Harris has sought to draw a sharp contrast between herself and Trump by emphasizing her advocacy for freedom. The ad features Beyoncé's song of the same name playing in the background as Harris talks about "the freedom to be safe from gun violence and the freedom to make decisions about your own body." This call for freedom extends beyond just abortion and also includes the rights of the LGBTQ+ community, as seen in the recent opening of the Olympic Games in Paris. Harris' message is a clear reference to Trump's track record of encouraging his supporters to overturn the verdict of the electorate, his unwavering support for the gun lobby, and his role in the abolition of abortion rights through the appointment of Supreme Court judges during his presidency. She describes Trump's vision for America as "a country of chaos, fear, and hate."
It is interesting to note that Harris' fundraising efforts have seen a significant increase, with $200 million raised in the week since she was endorsed by Joe Biden. The majority of this money came from first-time donors, totaling nearly 900,000. A national poll conducted by the New York Times and Siena College also shows that Harris is closing the gap between Biden and Trump by five points.
At this stage, it is still too early to determine the mood of the voters, as many white conservatives and older voters are known for their support of Trump. On the other hand, Harris is gaining support from the African and Asian American communities. The battle lines have been drawn for what could potentially be the most crucial election yet.
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