Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepted the Democratic presidential nomination Thursday night at the Democratic National Convention. Harris, who was thrust to the top of the Democratic ticket after President Joe Biden announced he would not seek re-election, delivered a primetime speech that was light on policy specifics and heavy on partisan attacks.
Here’s what you need to know.
1. No hard policy proposals.
Harris was heavy on platitudes and light on policy in her speech, as she has been throughout her campaign. She has no policy proposal on her website and did not go into detail on the policy Thursday night.
2. Harris promises to be a president for all Americans, then attacks Republicans.
“I want you to know, I promise to be a president for all Americans,” Harris said Thursday. “You can always trust me to put country above party and self.”
Moments later, Harris…
