During his speech at the Democratic National Convention, Democratic vice presidential nominee Gov. Tim Walz emphasized the importance of explaining Vice President Kamala Harris' potential actions if elected to the Oval Office. Walz urged the audience to share his message with undecided voters, stressing the need to inform the American people about Harris' vision for the presidency.
Walz highlighted key points of Harris' potential agenda, including tax cuts for middle-class families, addressing prescription drug prices, making homeownership more affordable, and advocating for individual freedoms. However, the appeal lacked specific policy proposals or priorities for a hypothetical Harris administration.
Despite being the presumptive nominee for over a month, Harris and Walz have not released a detailed campaign platform. The official campaign website offers biographies of the nominees and information on donations and volunteering but lacks an overview of their policies.
Notably, Harris has not held a formal press conference or interview to outline her vision for a potential administration. Instead, she has engaged with voters through campaign events and rallies, providing informal remarks to reporters while on the trail.
Comparatively, past presidential candidates like President Biden and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton had comprehensive policy documents readily available to voters. Biden's campaign featured a 110-page policy document, while Clinton's campaign included 200 distinct policy proposals.
In contrast, former President Donald Trump's campaign website offers a link to the Republican platform and outlines '20 core promises' covering issues such as border security, immigration, inflation, and energy.
The lack of specificity in Harris and Walz's campaign messaging raises questions about the transparency and clarity of their policy agenda as they seek support from the American electorate.
