Steven Brennan writes: Completely Democrats could have a greater probability of defeating Donald Trump [with Kamala Harris].
She’s going to convey into sharp reduction who Trump actually is and what the Democrats underneath Biden have really achieved whereas they’ve been in workplace. I’ve spoken to some Individuals they usually do recognise Biden has performed a good job, regardless of the prevailing winds of the world financial system.
I do know Individuals are tribal. I’ve met them and seen them conduct themselves as teams in my travels over time. So I agree there can be sections of American society who’ll vote Republican it doesn’t matter what. They’ll see the nice ship America, filled with holes and sliding into the seas, and nonetheless vote Trump.
Then again, I don’t consider the polls and a few of the commentary about folks refusing to vote for Harris as a result of she’s a “Black lady feminist”. Obama received two phrases.
One factor I’m certain of: she is going to take it to Trump and inject some chilly laborious information and spirit into this marketing campaign. She could not win, however she’ll save a few of the furnishings — because the cliché goes.
Ian Dunn writes: I discover it odd that any commentator on the modified scene in US may write an awesome many phrases with out together with the phrase “abortion”.
Not solely Black ladies but additionally younger voters of both gender could also be energised by the Harris ascension into the position of candidate. And the choice by the Republicans of JD Vance could show to be very unlucky.
The race is now open.
Margaret Callinan writes: The title of Bernard Keane’s article, “Kamala Harris, the least-worst candidate in a contest of the horrible”, jogs my memory of that cohort of anti-compulsory-voting residents who ask why they need to must vote for somebody they don’t like. The present scenario within the US is the right instance to reply that query. A accountable citizen typically has the obligation to vote for the least worst candidate with a purpose to not end up with the worst of the worst.
The glory of obligatory voting is that it will possibly, if we’re sensible sufficient, keep away from the worst candidate and/or extremists from working the present. Hopefully that would be the case in Australia’s forthcoming election the place, to place it kindly, we could have two lacklustre get together leaders, each terrible in numerous methods, vying for the place of prime minister.
Sue Walker: I really feel compelled to jot down in response to Bernard Keane’s current article suggesting that Vice President Kamala Harris is a “second-rate” candidate (the very best of the horrible). I discover this characterisation troubling, sexist and dismissive of a lady with unimaginable credentials and capability. The best way he dismisses Obama can be stunning. (I feel it’s a fairly powerful job, Bernard).
Vice President Harris is an completed and extremely educated particular person with levels in political science, economics and legislation. She has served because the district legal professional of San Francisco and the legal professional normal of California, and is the primary Indian and African American lady to change into a US senator. Her advocacy on essential points like gun management, and her efficient management as president of the Senate in a intently divided chamber, display her competence and dedication. She is aware of her manner across the White Home and has already garnered unimaginable assist.
To dismiss her achievements and {qualifications} as “better of the worst” appears in some way biased. Furthermore, historical past exhibits that not all US presidents have been exemplary or “match for function” from the beginning. George W Bush, Ronald Reagan and Richard Nixon — better of the very best? I doubt it…
I consider Vice President Harris has the expertise and functionality to guide and do an unimaginable job, and I hope she has the chance to show you unsuitable. And boy is she organised! Oh yeah, and Donald Trump is a self-serving lunatic and missing in each intelligence and empathy.
