The Democratic National Convention in Chicago last night did not introduce any new ideas, but it solidified Kamala Harris as the party’s nominee — a new leader representing both a continuation of Biden’s legacy and a break from the man who installed her as his vice president.
First, Hillary Clinton, a woman whose presidency slipped away from her, took the stage in support of Harris. Clinton kept her speech focused on women voters, evoking both her own mother and Kamala’s, saying they would have urged, “Keep going.”
Harris will certainly “keep going” until Election Day in November, but many voters still don’t know her well. Those who do likely base their opinions on her 2020 primary campaign, which ended in a chaotic withdrawal, or on the largely ceremonial role she has played as Biden’s vice president.
“She’ll be a president our children can look up to. She’d be a president respected by world leaders, because she already is. She’d be a president we can all be proud of. And she’d be a historic president who puts her stamp on America’s future,” Biden said of Harris during his prime-time address on Monday night in Chicago.
Asked about his reception at the convention, Biden described it as “overwhelming,” so much so that he teared up on stage. “It meant a lot to me. It was very nice,” he said.
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, wearing a bright yellow suit, was seen prominently waving a “We ♥ Joe” sign from the front row. Biden did not comment on any friction with Pelosi, simply noting that he had not spoken to her. “No one made my decision but me. No one knew it was coming,” he added.
Biden’s presidency is winding down, but his foreign policy efforts, including a potential peace agreement between Israel and Hamas, could have strengthened his legacy had he remained in office. However, this achievement is unlikely to have significant electoral impact now.
As the spotlight shifts to Harris’s upcoming Thursday address, questions linger about her ability to stand alone as a global leader. Biden, despite his age, could command a room with his mere presence, a testament to his leadership. Special effects, like those from Taylor Swift or Beyoncé, were not needed.
Harris, who secured the nomination without the battle of a primary contest, must now prove to voters that she can lead during turbulent times. With economic concerns and international conflicts dominating the agenda, and with the administration’s lackluster record on immigration, Harris faces a daunting challenge. Recent polls by ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos indicate that Republicans are stronger than Democrats on key issues such as the economy, immigration, and inflation.
After Biden went into the night on Monday, the arena felt empty, the main act happened already, unless Harris surprises us all on Thursday and somehow transform herself in a new leader of America.
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