As the 2020 presidential election heats up, both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are using dueling ads to try to define Harris as a candidate. With Harris as the first female Vice President and the first woman of color to hold the position, her candidacy has been historic from the start. However, both Harris and Trump are working hard to shape the public’s perception of her in the lead up to the next election.
Harris, a former prosecutor and senator from California, has been a rising star in the Democratic Party for years. Her selection as Joe Biden’s running mate in the 2020 election was seen as a bold and strategic move, positioning her as a potential future leader of the party. Since taking office, Harris has been vocal on issues such as racial justice, immigration reform, and climate change, and has been a key player in the administration’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trump, on the other hand, has been a vocal critic of Harris since before she was even chosen as Biden’s running mate. He has repeatedly attacked her record as a prosecutor and senator, painting her as a radical leftist who is out of touch with mainstream America. In his ads, Trump seeks to portray Harris as an extreme socialist who will bring chaos and destruction to the country if elected.
Both Harris and Trump are using their ads to try to define Harris in the eyes of the American public. Harris’s ads focus on her record of fighting for justice and equality, highlighting her accomplishments as a prosecutor and senator. They also emphasize her personal story as the daughter of immigrants and her historic role as the first female Vice President. Harris’s ads seek to present her as a strong and competent leader who is ready to take on the challenges facing the country.
On the other hand, Trump’s ads seek to paint Harris as a dangerous and radical figure who will bring chaos and destruction if elected. They highlight her past statements on issues such as healthcare and immigration, seeking to portray her as out of touch with mainstream America. Trump’s ads also attack Harris’s record as a prosecutor, accusing her of being soft on crime and failing to protect the public.
The battle to define Harris as a candidate is likely to intensify in the coming months as the 2024 election approaches. Both Harris and Trump are using their ads to try to shape public opinion and sway undecided voters to their side. It remains to be seen which narrative will ultimately prevail, but one thing is clear: the fight to define Kamala Harris as a candidate is well underway.
