Vice President Kamala Harris to Avoid Trump’s Attacks on Race and Gender in Presidential Debate: Experts Weigh In

Vice President Kamala Harris to Avoid Trump’s Race and Gender Attacks in Presidential Debate

As Vice President Kamala Harris prepares for Tuesday night’s presidential debate, she is taking a strategic approach to avoid leaning too much into the incessant attacks from Donald Trump and Republicans on her race and gender.

According to the New York Times, the Harris campaign has decided to “ditch” a strategy that focuses on calling out Trump’s racism and sexism, deeming it unsuccessful. Instead, the campaign believes it is more important to focus on policy issues and what Harris can deliver as president for Americans, particularly Black and brown communities.

Political experts have weighed in on this approach, with Democratic strategist Joel Payne stating that the campaign is “going about it the right way” by not playing into Trump’s race-baiting. Payne believes that most voters already understand how “grotesque” Trump’s remarks about Harris are, and the campaign’s focus should be on bringing in new voters.

While some believe Harris should address Trump’s racist and sexist remarks during the debate, others, like political commentator Reecie Colbert, suggest that Harris should focus on policy differences and avoid allowing Trump to dictate the terms of the conversation.

Despite the attacks from Trump and Republicans, Harris has seen a surge in support from Black voters, with recent polls showing increased enthusiasm for her candidacy. With ambitious plans to improve the economy, support minority communities, and boost the middle class, Harris is positioning herself as a candidate focused on delivering real change for all Americans.

As the debate approaches, all eyes will be on Vice President Harris as she navigates the delicate balance of addressing Trump’s attacks while staying focused on her policy agenda and vision for the future.