Americans having expectations of better policies from Kamala Harris

When Vice-President Kamala Harris capped off the Democratic National Convention with a speech that some admiring commenters lauded as “the speech that Democrats craved”, “a home run”, and “perfect”, she paved a middle road and seemed suited to appeal as much to independents and Republicans who are disaffected with Donald Trump as Democrats.

Yet, after the glitz and glamour of the stage-managed event, the focus will now shift to what Harris’s “big tent” approach means in terms of concrete policies.

In the coming weeks, many voters will expect Harris to stake out clearer positions on some of the most pressing issues facing the US, including inflation, immigration, and healthcare access and affordability.