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There are occasions when public opinion appears so sure about one thing that I instinctively begin to doubt it. I’ve that distinct feeling in Philadelphia, the place everybody I’ve spoken to, nearly all Democrats, imagine Vice President Kamala Harris is ready to lose the election.
Gregg was watching the Eagles take down the Bengals at McGlinchey’s, a civilized institution that also permits smoking inside. “I’m extra to the left than Harris,” he instructed me, “the candidate I like probably the most is Jill Stein.”
Other than his ideological variations with Harris, Glenn, in his 60s, who lives in West Philly and is an environmental activist, echoed what I’ve heard all around the state and the nation: “I don’t know who she is or what she needs to do. Is she going to be like Biden, and if not, how will she be completely different?”
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That is clearly Harris’s largest weak spot, particularly in a race towards former President Donald Trump who, love him or hate him, is likely one of the most well-known portions within the universe.
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a rally in Houston, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. (AP Photograph/Susan Walsh)
A short time later I discovered myself on the opposite aspect of Broad Road and went right into a homosexual bar/restaurant on the lookout for a burger. I met two gents of their 60s whose critique of candidate Harris was sharper: “She’s simply dangerous at this,” one among them instructed me. The opposite added, “there’s nothing compelling about her, I hope she beats Trump, however I’m simply not seeing it.”
Harris doesn’t simply have to win Philly by 60 factors, which she very a lot could. She wants turnout to be overwhelming if she is to beat Trump’s power within the central a part of Pennsylvania, and that requires a degree of enthusiasm that, frankly, I’ve not seen for her. Not in Philadelphia, not wherever.
My resort had a beautiful social hour within the early night, and there, over a pleasant cheese plate, I met a Canadian couple who’re very frightened that Trump will win. I requested them why and the husband cited commerce offers and referred to as Trump, “a Malicious program of fascism.” Oddly, in that order.
The couple had deliberate their journey to coincide with the election, on the time, considering they’d be vacationers to a Democratic victory, however like everybody else I met within the Metropolis of Brotherly Love, they now suppose Trump is profitable, however they’re nonetheless having enjoyable.
Earlier, because the Eagles have been flying on the wings of victory in rubbish time, Glenn requested me, “Whaddya suppose is gonna occur?”
“You imply, who’s gonna win?” I requested.
“No, like, will there be chaos and violence within the streets?”
Former President Barack Obama is coming to Pennsylvania to advertise the marketing campaign of Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris. FILE: Obama introduces Harris throughout a marketing campaign rally for Harris on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, in Clarkston, Ga. (AP Photograph/Mike Stewart)
“I hope not,” I replied, asking him what he thought.
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“I don’t suppose so,” he instructed me. “I’m the kinda man who goes out on the streets, and I don’t really feel it this time. Individuals appeared resigned to the thought he can win.”
And it struck me that that is an election of resignation. Biden resigned from the race, some average Republicans are resigned to the truth that it’s Trump’s get together, and now, so many Democrats are resigned to the notion that Trump will serve 4 extra years.
Harris doesn’t simply have to win Philly by 60 factors, which she very a lot could. She wants turnout to be overwhelming if she is to beat Trump’s power within the central a part of Pennsylvania, and that requires a degree of enthusiasm that, frankly, I’ve not seen for her. Not in Philadelphia, not wherever.
However even with all I’ve heard and seen within the final two weeks, the doom and gloom surrounding the Harris marketing campaign, Trump’s polling surge, there’s nonetheless a part of me that thinks the Democrats have the wherewithal to drag off the win.
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If that’s going to occur, it’ll should occur in Philadelphia, the place Harris was on Sunday and the place Bruce Springsteen and former President Barack Obama will stump for her Monday.
Proper now, although, beneath the ever-steady gaze of William Penn atop metropolis corridor, Kamala’s Alamo doesn’t really feel safe.
