As Trump goes lower, Harris aims higher

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The way that Donald Trump chooses to take on his opponents is unlike anything we’ve ever seen in the mainstream political sphere. He is cruel, he’s racist, he’s sexist, he is an unapologetic criminal, and over the years, said opponents have tried different tactics to shut them down, primarily taking the When they go low, we go high, approach popularized by Michelle Obama in 2016

Hillary Clinton, as an example, often responded directly to Trump’s sexist attacks during her presidential campaign, she aimed to counteract them with detailed rebuttals. Barack Obama chose to address such comments by highlighting their divisiveness and advocating for unity. But comma, she is doing something very different. In her recent appearances, notably her sit down interview with CNN Dana Bash, she has taken a refreshingly dismissive tone towards Donald Trump’s pointed racism and misogyny, taking on a confident and, dare I say, humorous approach that is proving to be exactly what we needed. Insert clip of Dana Bash interview.

She makes him so small, his attacks so lame and infantile, and yet she also manages to neatly turn the conversation towards issues that actually affect us all this rhetoric she’s saying is is a ridiculous distraction. She’s sucking the air out of his attacks, depriving them of the attention that they’re seeking. Love.

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Music look racist and misogynistic. Attacks have long been used in politics to undermine the credibility and authority of people of color and of women of color in particular.

And Kamala Harris as the first woman, first black woman, and first person of South Asian descent to hold the office of Vice President. Yeah, she challenges traditional power dynamics, making her an obvious prime target for such attacks.

Trump’s goal with these attacks, from what I can see, is to dehumanize the individuals he targets, to undermine their professional achievements and qualifications. For Kamala Harris, the point is to polarize the electorate, framing her candidacy as illegitimate despite her extensive experience and accomplishments. Harris’ strategy, however, aligns with broader trends favoring authenticity and resilience in our political leaders, in an era where voters are increasingly skeptical of political posturing. Harris’s tactic of just refusing to take Trump’s bait and redirecting the conversation to policy issues resonates with the public fatigued by political drama.

Also, and most importantly, she is an incredibly qualified political candidate, and he knows it.

So does she

unbothered like a queen, as the kids would say, I love to see this as a political strategy, and I have to say I am also loving this as a parent. What a woman, what a lesson in how to intelligently, elegantly and effectively take down a bully. I.