But the real test awaits: whether Ms. Harris can convert the wave of pent-up liberal energy into sustained momentum. While polling shows that the party’s core voters have rallied behind Ms. Harris, the race remains in a dead heat, reflecting the politics of a fiercely divided nation. After months of Democratic attrition over a weakened candidate, Ms. Harris must now rebuild the coalition that powered Democrats — and the Biden-Harris ticket — to victory in 2020.
She has yet to fully reveal her own vision for the party and the country, beyond what she inherited, or to hold a news media interview.
She has yet to fully reveal her own vision for the party and the country, beyond what she inherited, or to hold a news media interview.
Harris Created a Huge Wave of Energy. How Long Can Democrats Ride It?
Democrats are buzzing, but sustaining the momentum is the next challenge. “How long does the honeymoon last?” one Republican pollster asked. “Who knows.”
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