Harris Promises ‘Opportunity Economy’ and Commitment to Allies in Acceptance Speech, as Biden Fades Away

Many voters have so far viewed Harris as a departure from the incumbent president, and it appears she’d like to keep it that way.

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Vice President Harris waves surrounded by balloons on the last night of the Democratic National Convention August 22, 2024, at Chicago. AP/J. Scott Applewhite

In her nomination acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention Thursday, Vice President Harris made the case for an “opportunity economy” and a commitment to America’s allies.

Appearing clad in a black suit and black shirt at Chicago’s United Center, Ms. Harris arrived to thunderous applause after three straight days of praise from the likes of President Biden, Presidents Obama and Clinton, and former first ladies Michelle Obama and Secretary Clinton. 

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