Over and over, from the massive stage in the electric convention hall, the Democrats this week predicted that Kamala Harris would defeat Donald Trump. They described her as a historic figure, the embodiment of hope, the president of joy. However, amid the extraordinary optimism, former first lady Michelle Obama offered a sober warning: No matter how good we feel tonight or tomorrow or the next day, this is going to be an uphill battle.
The word of caution was quickly drowned out by the excitement that overwhelmed the standing-room-only 17,000-person arena in downtown Chicago. But as activists, operatives and party leaders leave the Democratic National Convention and fan out across America, a stark reality exists: The real test for Harris has only just begun.
Harris has barely started to outline detailed plans she would pursue as president to address the nation's biggest challenges—immigration, crime and climate change, among them. She has yet to sit down for even one comprehensive media interview to face difficult questions about her flip-flops on policy in recent years.
Harris remains largely undefined in the minds of many voters, having operated in Biden's shadow for much the last four years. The relative anonymity offers both opportunity and risk.
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