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How Harris, Trump Are Angling For Votes

2024/8/27
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Former President Trump and Vice President Harris delivered distinct messages at their respective conventions. Trump focused on restoring a perceived stronger past, emphasizing themes of strength, fear, and economic revival. Harris presented a more optimistic vision, connecting her personal story to a broader American narrative and emphasizing unity and progress.
  • Trump's message centered on restoring a perceived stronger past, focusing on economic revival and portraying himself as the sole solution to current issues.
  • Harris emphasized optimism, unity, and progress, connecting her personal story to a universal American narrative.
  • Trump's speech was significantly longer than Harris's, reflecting different campaign strategies.

Shownotes Transcript

Each talks about patriotism. Each talks about their strengths as leaders. But, the visions of America Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are trying to bring to the country couldn't be more different. We look at how each is trying to win over undecided voters. This episode: White House correspondents Deepa Shivaram & Franco Ordoñez, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson, *The podcast is produced by Casey Morell and Kelli Wessinger. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. **Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at *plus.npr.org/politics).Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)