I have wondered about the Harris strategy of chasing wobbly Republicans. It’s a margins race, they say, and picking off a sliver of Republicans may make the difference. On the other hand, what does it do for enthusiasm? Not much, I’d say. Wouldn’t exciting the base be better?
I did say “base,” though I also had in mind the people who supposedly agree with Harris’s policies but aren’t eager to vote for her. I am definitely base in this case but it always helps when the candidate says what I want to hear. I am less thrilled when the candidate courts people who oppose the policies I want. A friend said, “If you are on the same side as Dick Cheney, you are on the wrong side.” Harris is in no danger of losing my vote not just because Trump is absolutely disastrous but because I think she’s about as good as we’re ever likely to get.
Please make sure, if you’re voting early, that you’re going to an “early voting” location. Here in NYS, the Election Day, and early voting places, are NOT the same! Check with your Board of Elections to be sure.
I have wondered about the Harris strategy of chasing wobbly Republicans. It’s a margins race, they say, and picking off a sliver of Republicans may make the difference. On the other hand, what does it do for enthusiasm? Not much, I’d say. Wouldn’t exciting the base be better?
Is the base not already excited or in danger of losing enthusiasm?
I did say “base,” though I also had in mind the people who supposedly agree with Harris’s policies but aren’t eager to vote for her. I am definitely base in this case but it always helps when the candidate says what I want to hear. I am less thrilled when the candidate courts people who oppose the policies I want. A friend said, “If you are on the same side as Dick Cheney, you are on the wrong side.” Harris is in no danger of losing my vote not just because Trump is absolutely disastrous but because I think she’s about as good as we’re ever likely to get.
Please make sure, if you’re voting early, that you’re going to an “early voting” location. Here in NYS, the Election Day, and early voting places, are NOT the same! Check with your Board of Elections to be sure.