Heading: Democratic National Convention and Economic Message from Kamala Harris

The Democratic National Convention is set to kick off in Chicago with a prime-time speech by President Joe Biden, but all eyes are on presidential nominee Kamala Harris and her economic message. While the Biden administration has been praised for preventing a recession and leading a strong COVID economic response, Harris is taking a different approach by focusing on the micro-level impact on American families.

Former senior adviser Caitlin Legacki acknowledged that the administration initially missed the mark on addressing the concerns of everyday Americans, but Harris is now proposing initiatives like limits on grocery price increases and down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers. Political science professor Kathleen Dolan noted that Harris is putting a clearer focus on helping working- and middle-class families.

However, Republican challenger Donald Trump has criticized Harris’ proposals, calling them socialist price controls that would lead to catastrophic inflation. Despite this, a recent poll found that most Americans believe Harris had limited influence on the Biden administration’s economic policies.

As the convention unfolds, Democrats will aim to convince undecided voters that Harris can lead the country to a better economic future. With new plans on the table, Harris will face scrutiny, but she appears to have the opportunity to chart a new path and win over voters with her focus on improving the financial well-being of American families.