Harris makes campaign-trail debut with Democrat Biden, criticizes Trump on coronavirus

By Trevor Hunnicutt

 

Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden; and vice presidential candidate Senator Kamala Harris take the stage at a campaign event, their first joint appearance since Biden named Harris as his running mate, at Alexis Dupont High School in Wilmington, Delaware, U.S., August 12, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

 

WILMINGTON, Del. (Reuters) - Democrat Kamala Harris made her campaign-trail debut as Joe Biden's vice presidential running mate on Wednesday, criticizing Republican Donald Trump for mismanaging the coronavirus pandemic and making an urgent argument for a Biden administration.

 

The day after Biden tapped her to join his campaign, Harris and Biden shared memories of their family connections and their agenda for the White House.

 

Harris, a U.S. senator from California, quickly leaped to the attack on Trump, saying he had endangered Americans by not taking the pandemic seriously, plunging the United States into an economic crisis even as it wrestles with racial and social injustice.

 

"America is crying out for leadership, yet we have a president who cares more about himself than the people who elected him, a president who is making every challenge we face even more difficult to solve," Harris said.

 

Biden, in introducing her, said he made "the right choice" of Harris to join his campaign.

 

"I have no doubt that I picked the right person to join me as the next vice president of the United States of America, and that is Senator Kamala Harris," Biden said in introducing Harris, who sat behind him on stage to watch Biden's speech.

 

"She's ready to do this job on day one. We're both ready to get to work rebuilding this nation," he said.

 

The joint appearance came just days before Biden will formally accept the Democratic presidential nomination at next week's party convention, which will take place largely as a virtual event because of the coronavirus pandemic.

 

The Republican convention, where Trump is set to be nominated to seek a second four-year term, follows a week later and kicks off a 10-week sprint to the Nov. 3 election.

 

Harris, 55, was announced as Biden's choice on Tuesday after a selection process that drew extra scrutiny thanks to Biden's age. The 77-year-old former vice president would be the oldest president ever if he wins, raising speculation that he would not seek re-election in 2024.

 

Harris, the first Black woman and the first Asian American to appear on a major-party U.S. presidential ticket, is the daughter of immigrants, her mother from India and her father from Jamaica.

 

Wednesday's event in Biden's East Coast hometown took place on the third anniversary of the "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, where violent clashes erupted as white supremacists and neo-Nazis descended on the town.

 

Biden said Trump's comment after the clashes that there were "very fine people on both sides" - which drew widespread criticism - convinced him to run for president.

 

In recent months, as unrest has convulsed many U.S. cities following the May police killing of George Floyd, a Black man, in Minneapolis, Harris has become a prominent voice calling for change. She has marched alongside protesters and pushed legislation to reform policing practices.

 

A crowd of about 75 people gathered outside in a light rain before the event to get a glimpse of Biden and Harris, holding signs and snapping pictures. Most were supporters and some chanted Harris' name, although some were Biden opponents.

 

In choosing Harris, Biden selected a former rival for the nomination whose most memorable campaign moment came during a televised debate when she criticized his past position on using busing to integrate schools.

 

But Harris was regarded as a relatively safe choice. She is a more dynamic campaigner than Biden and will be relied upon to help energize Black voters, who represent a crucial constituency for Biden in election battleground states.

 

(Reporting by Joseph Ax and James Oliphant; Editing by Will Dunham and Sonya Hepinstall)

 

-- © Copyright Reuters 2020-08-13

 

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12 minutes ago, webfact said:

Trump wrote on Twitter that "the suburban housewife" would be voting for him, pledging he would keep low-income housing out of suburban neighborhoods.

Yep, keep the great unwashed out...

Edited August 12, 20205 yr by Bluespunk

22 minutes ago, webfact said:

She has marched alongside protesters and pushed legislation to reform policing practices.

Exactly why nobody should vote for her, as the mad BLM matter agenda is a recipe for a complete looting anarchy

Edited August 12, 20205 yr by RichardColeman

What a difference clear concise leadership not a bunch of trump gibberish refreshing a nice change imo they will head up an excellent TEAM and get us moving in the right direction more fact science based leadership and addressing the inequalities we have in our country I’m delighted!

A trolling meme has been reported and removed.  

 

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Democrat Kamala Harris made her campaign-trail debut as Joe Biden's vice presidential running mate on Wednesday, criticizing Republican Donald Trump for mismanaging the coronavirus pandemic

A democrat criticizing Trump- shock, horror, stop the presses. Seriously, that can be taken for granted. After all, they claim Trump is responsible for everything bad that ever happened in the past and will happen in the future.

Do they have any election policies other than bribing the voters and blaming Trump? Certainly can't run on law and order.

12 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

A democrat criticizing Trump- shock, horror, stop the presses. Seriously, that can be taken for granted. After all, they claim Trump is responsible for everything bad that ever happened in the past and will happen in the future.

Do they have any election policies other than bribing the voters and blaming Trump? Certainly can't run on law and order.

Indeed not. 

Locking up scores of folks on ganga crimes and admitted to smoking pot herself. 

As Tucker Carlson said last night these two (Biden & Harris) comprise the most empty presidential ticket in American history. 

2 hours ago, Tug said:

What a difference clear concise leadership not a bunch of trump gibberish refreshing a nice change imo they will head up an excellent TEAM and get us moving in the right direction more fact science based leadership and addressing the inequalities we have in our country I’m delighted!

Are you sure that this is what the majority of Americans want. Yesterday someone linked this wonderful video...

 

26 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

they claim Trump is responsible for everything bad that ever happened in the past and will happen in the future

And probably they are right most of the time.

10 minutes ago, Boon Mee said:

As Tucker Carlson said last night

And you listened? And you believed?

Amazing!

30 minutes ago, Boon Mee said:

Indeed not. 

Locking up scores of folks on ganga crimes and admitted to smoking pot herself. 

As Tucker Carlson said last night these two (Biden & Harris) comprise the most empty presidential ticket in American history. 

And the desperate search for criticism continues, nothing to show so far.

The next two presidents of the US, an interesting combo.

 

 

 

 

LOL

Edited August 13, 20205 yr by 4reaL
LOL

1 hour ago, thaibeachlovers said:

A democrat criticizing Trump- shock, horror, stop the presses. Seriously, that can be taken for granted. After all, they claim Trump is responsible for everything bad that ever happened in the past and will happen in the future.

Do they have any election policies other than bribing the voters and blaming Trump? Certainly can't run on law and order.

Lots and lots of policy’s just got to listen they touched on healthcare the environment infrastructure unity civil rights handeling the pandemic now just were is that trump healthcare plan lol the pandemic plan?and on and on and on 

7 minutes ago, stevenl said:

Why do you conclude that remembrance of a racist neo nazi March is anti-Trump?

Because of the sentence that followed.

Off-topic post, commenting on moderation has been removed along with replies.  

 

1 hour ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Are you sure that this is what the majority of Americans want. Yesterday someone linked this wonderful video...

 

 

if this is what 40% of the American voters "think", than they are the most influencial people on the Planet but they live in Trumpland.

Edited August 13, 20205 yr by Opl

What a boring debut, but is exactly what that country needs at this point a boring and competent administration. Good luck to Joe and Kamala.

Harris is the best choice Biden could have made . He sometimes looks weak , but she does not .

Still , the US is a deeply divided country , but Trump more often appears completely incompetent now , to a point that even some traditionally republican voters turn away from him ...

Fake news alert!

Trump has dumped Pence and picks Julia Louis-Dreyfus to be his vice-president.

"I saw her show, it's fantastic.  She is fantastic, fantastic ratings, fantastic reviews.  I think she'll make a fantastic veep, same as on her show, Veep, which is about her being the [spoken with confused inflection] "veep," which is something like vice president.  I think she'll be fantastic."

 

"Huh?  Wait, what?  She's a what?"

 

 

Comparing Biden and Harris, with Trump and Pence, is a bit like comparing George Carlin and Richard Pryor, with Pauly Shore and Carrot top, to use comics as a measurement of caliber. 

 

They are smart, capable, decent, and competent. A far cry from the latter pair. 

 

Trump is cascading toward the biggest humiliation of his lifetime. He is destined for a lifetime of the thing that will hurt him most. Obscurity and irrelevance. 

Let’s see, who endorses or supports this new Biden/Harris ticket?

DNC, of course.  George Soros, I think.  Hillary Clinton, I’m sure. Revolutionary Communism USA, yes.

BLM, maybe.  Antifa, maybe. CCP, most likely.

 

   Biden Playbook:  Stay locked in the basement until Nov. 4 and let Harris do all the talking until the election.  If you absolutely must go out, wear a triple thick mask that will effectively block anything you say.  If you absolutely have to say something that can be heard, do NOT say anything about Blacks or Hispanics.  No matter what you say, one or the other will be offended--likely both--along with others, as well.  Keep it simple--Trump is bad for America, I am good for America.  If you get stumped with a reporter's question, borrow Warren's line and say "I have a plan for that" and add "I can't reveal what it is right now."  That should help with your memory and foot in the mouth problems.  We can look into having those lines tattooed onto your left and right palms.  When all else fails, laryngitis.  Remember, Silence is Golden.  

17 minutes ago, Isaan sailor said:

Let’s see, who endorses or supports this new Biden/Harris ticket?

DNC, of course.  George Soros, I think.  Hillary Clinton, I’m sure. Revolutionary Communism USA, yes.

BLM, maybe.  Antifa, maybe. CCP, most likely.

 

not the Kardashians, not West anyway, LOL

 

"Biden Raises A Jaw Dropping $26 Million In 1 Day With Kamala Harris On The Ticket"

https://apnews.com/8e82ad93c6ee09e9f814e054e1081f69

Edited August 13, 20205 yr by Opl

11 minutes ago, newnative said:

   Biden Playbook:  Stay locked in the basement until Nov. 4 and let Harris do all the talking until the election.  If you absolutely must go out, wear a triple thick mask that will effectively block anything you say.  If you absolutely have to say something that can be heard, do NOT say anything about Blacks or Hispanics.  No matter what you say, one or the other will be offended--likely both--along with others, as well.  Keep it simple--Trump is bad for America, I am good for America.  If you get stumped with a reporter's question, borrow Warren's line and say "I have a plan for that" and add "I can't reveal what it is right now."  That should help with your memory and foot in the mouth problems.  We can look into having those lines tattooed onto your left and right palms.  When all else fails, laryngitis.  Remember, Silence is Golden.  

Says a lot about his opponent that seems to be a winning strategy.

A very dignified campaign event without the name-calling, demeaning personal attacks and lies unlike the other side. 

8 minutes ago, Eric Loh said:

A very dignified campaign event without the name-calling, demeaning personal attacks and lies unlike the other side. 

Unifying coherent smart hopeful a breath of fresh air 

6 hours ago, RichardColeman said:

Exactly why nobody should vote for her, as the mad BLM matter agenda is a recipe for a complete looting anarchy

Yeah, very radical with her experience as Attorney General in the largest U.S. state. Your lying fear mongering will only work for the already converted hard core 45 fans. 

1 hour ago, Isaan sailor said:

Let’s see, who endorses or supports this new Biden/Harris ticket?

DNC, of course.  George Soros, I think.  Hillary Clinton, I’m sure. Revolutionary Communism USA, yes.

BLM, maybe.  Antifa, maybe. CCP, most likely.

 

Long outdated tactic, but still used by trump and supporters - easily seen through - FUD

I sorta hope the democrats win...it will be fun watching america burn....Defund the police, open up the borders, no more law enforcement, everything will be free, try and tax the 1% but they will all just move overseas so no more tax money to pay for everything....Globalism will drive all the manufacturing to low income countries....