Progressive Democrats are warning Vice President Kamala Harris to adjust her closing campaign message to focus more on economic concerns affecting working-class voters. Leaders like Senator Bernie Sanders believe Harris has prioritized appealing to moderate Republicans over addressing the struggles of her traditional base.
Critics point to Harris’s recent events with figures like former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney and businessman Mark Cuban, while progressive icons such as Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have had lower-profile roles. They argue this strategy risks alienating progressive voters and could impact turnout.
The Harris campaign defends its approach, emphasizing the need to win over undecided moderates in swing states. While acknowledging the importance of economic issues, the campaign maintains that highlighting the threat posed by former President Donald Trump is crucial in the final days before the election.
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