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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsI need educated. I really have not been following politics like I use to.
I am so disgusted with Trump and Biden has had it well in hand.
But here we are at another election and I need to get educated on Harris. I need to focus now on what was said last week. Just a couple days into her kick off. I am being told all Sanders needs is specifics what Harris stands for with the working class. That she will lose otherwise. That Dems historically turn their back on working class, except Biden, which I absolutely disagree with. Now Harris was Biden VP and carry his stuff along when she wins and has stated that I believe. In the mere handful of days she has been given before being schooled on what to do with her campaign, has she been turning her back, ignoring the working class? Because I have to really assumed in this economy and people's concern with inflation and increase in costs, there has been at least a minimal amount of information about plans for the middle class.
Can you all share what you have heard the last week in her speeches? Will be good info to have from here on out when we have to educate others saying she and Dems just do not help working class.
Thanks.

TwilightZone
(28,835 posts)The "ignoring the working class" stuff is nonsense.
Here's an analysis of her first speech as the presumptive nominee. It's a good place to start.
https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-07-24/harris-speech-this-is-what-trump-is-so-afraid-of
Her speeches are also online. It might be helpful to watch them, rather than relying on the interpretations of others.
Here's the Wisconsin speech:
Link to tweet
LizBeth
(11,067 posts)and quick statements better then sitting down for hours reading, research ect.... though better, I get that. I am lazy and good conversation for all us to have these points. So thank you, starting here. And thank you for directing me. Old so forget some avenues.
TwilightZone
(28,835 posts)As for what Bernie has said, don't put too much faith in it. It's just Bernie being Bernie. He's always deliberate, always has to get his points in, regardless of the circumstances, and likes to take the roundabout path on pretty much everything.
He'll endorse her before long.
Stargleamer
(2,333 posts)not the last week, but it expresses her sentiment
CoopersDad
(3,060 posts)Instead of asking DU members to justify Harris over Trump, or to prove her compassion for the middle class, do some research and then post your reasons for supporting her, tell us about her address to the UAW or past comments on restoring middle class pay and benefits.
Search DU, read articles and view videos-- otherwise this post looks like like Democrat shaming.
LizBeth
(11,067 posts)First thing I acknowledge and I have not been paying attention cause I was well versed in 2020, supported Harris and had all the faith in Harris, and Biden was doing the job so I did not need to devote my energies to politics. Thought I made that clear. And lastly.... I am NOT the one questioning her again as I made clear in the OP, I need to be educated to address those that do.