Harris readies herself for a groundbreaking speech at the Democratic convention

Vice President Kamala Harris is preparing to deliver a historic speech as the first Black woman and first Asian American person to accept a major party’s nomination for president. The speech, which will address her personal and professional background, her vision for America compared to former President Donald Trump’s, and her patriotism, is seen as a significant opportunity for her to define herself since taking over the top of the ticket from President Joe Biden. Harris has been working on the speech for the past two weeks, focusing on praising Biden, connecting policy proposals to her middle-class upbringing, and emphasizing her accomplishments and qualifications. She is cautious about addressing race and gender in the speech, aiming to highlight why she is qualified to be president and dispel any notion that she is only in this position because of her race or gender. The speech will also touch on her mother’s influence and her commitment to being a president for everyone. A team of aides, including experienced speechwriters, has been working with Harris on the speech, which is seen as a return to her campaign’s original slogan of “Kamala Harris for the People.” The speech is intended to reflect Harris’s instincts, heart, and belief that her campaign is about serving the people.

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