Newsweek, August 2024
While the Democratic National Convention has demonstrated the optimism about Vice President Kamala Harris’ candidacy, her opponent Donald Trump has quietly had a great week. Harris’ entry into the 2024 race after President Joe Biden dropped out has energized Democrats. She saw a surge in polls, while her campaign has reportedly raised a staggering $500 million in the month since she joined the race. At the convention’s fourth and final day on Thursday, she accepted her party’s nomination.
Trump, the Republican nominee, has appeared to struggle to adjust to Harris as his new rival, sparking a backlash earlier this month after he questioned the vice president’s racial identity. But this week, his campaign has received several pieces of welcome news.
