<p>Vice President of the United States&nbsp;Kamala Harris is set to deliver the most pivotal speech of her career on Thursday (Aug 22) as she officially accepts the Democratic Party's nomination for the upcoming presidential election at the ongoing Democratic National Convention (DNC).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The&nbsp;DNC follows President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the race last month, a decision reportedly&nbsp;influenced by his&nbsp;party. Harris’&nbsp;speech is scheduled for 10:45 pm&nbsp;ET.</p>

<h2><strong>What will Harris focus on in her speech?</strong></h2>

<p>A campaign official told the Associated Press&nbsp;that Harris has three primary goals for her address. She will discuss her journey from a middle-class upbringing to a career in law, contrasting her “optimistic” outlook with the “dark” narrative of her rival and&nbsp;former US President Donald Trump. Additionally, she aims to inspire a sense of national pride.</p>

<p>In her upcoming speech, Harris, 59, will also reportedly reflect on her upbringing as the daughter of a Jamaican father and Indian mother. She will outline her plans to address rising living costs and promote personal freedoms, including abortion rights,&nbsp;campaign officials told Reuters. They also mentioned that she would strongly criticise Trump.</p>

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<p>Cedric Richmond, Harris’&nbsp;campaign co-chair and long-time adviser, told Reuters, "There is a guy who wants to divide us, and she will make the case that we simply cannot let that happen, that this is America and everybody can rise together."</p>

<h2><strong>How has Harris engaged with the convention so far?</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier this&nbsp;week, Harris made brief appearances at the ongoing convention. On Monday (Aug 19), she expressed gratitude to Biden and acknowledged his achievements as president.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This November we will come together and declare with one voice as one people: We are moving forward," Harris said on Monday.</p>

<p>On Tuesday, she spoke at a rally in Milwaukee, which was broadcast live to the convention hall, following the official confirmation of her nomination through a state-by-state vote.</p>

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<p>Harris’&nbsp;dynamic speeches have sparked increased enthusiasm among voters. If she wins the November 5 elections, she will make history as the country's first Black and South Asian woman to be elected president.</p>

<h2><strong>How is Harris faring in the polls?</strong></h2>

<p>The incumbent VP has achieved a fundraising milestone, raising $500 million in just one month. She has also&nbsp;either closed the gap or overtaken Trump in several battleground state polls.</p>

<p>Nationally, she leads Trump 46.6 per cent&nbsp;to 43.8 per cent, according to a FiveThirtyEight poll compilation.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris is set to deliver the most pivotal speech of her career on Thursday (Aug 22) as she officially accepts the Democratic Party's nomination for the upcoming presidential election at the ongoing Democratic National Convention (DNC).

Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris is set to deliver the most pivotal speech of her career on Thursday (Aug 22) as she officially accepts the Democratic Party's nomination for the upcoming presidential election at the ongoing Democratic National Convention (DNC). The DNC follows President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the race last month, a decision reportedly influenced by his party. Harris’ speech is scheduled for 10:45 pm ET. What will Harris focus on in her speech? A campaign official told the Associated Press that Harris has three primary goals for her address. She will discuss her journey from a middle-class upbringing to a career in law, contrasting her “optimistic” outlook with the “dark” narrative of her rival and former US President Donald Trump. Additionally, she aims to inspire a sense of national pride. In her upcoming speech, Harris, 59, will also reportedly reflect on her upbringing as the daughter of a Jamaican father and Indian mother. She will outline her plans to address rising living costs and promote personal freedoms, including abortion rights, campaign officials told Reuters. They also mentioned that she would strongly criticise Trump. Also read: Cast From The Past: When Barack Obama's 2004 DNC speech propelled him to White House in 2008 Cedric Richmond, Harris’ campaign co-chair and long-time adviser, told Reuters, "There is a guy who wants to divide us, and she will make the case that we simply cannot let that happen, that this is America and everybody can rise together." How has Harris engaged with the convention so far? Earlier this week, Harris made brief appearances at the ongoing convention. On Monday (Aug 19), she expressed gratitude to Biden and acknowledged his achievements as president. "This November we will come together and declare with one voice as one people: We are moving forward," Harris said on Monday. On Tuesday, she spoke at a rally in Milwaukee, which was broadcast live to the convention hall, following the official confirmation of her nomination through a state-by-state vote. Also read: Now, the US is probing Americans who contribute to Russian TV programmes; FBI raided two of them Harris’ dynamic speeches have sparked increased enthusiasm among voters. If she wins the November 5 elections, she will make history as the country's first Black and South Asian woman to be elected president. How is Harris faring in the polls? The incumbent VP has achieved a fundraising milestone, raising $500 million in just one month. She has also either closed the gap or overtaken Trump in several battleground state polls. Nationally, she leads Trump 46.6 per cent to 43.8 per cent, according to a FiveThirtyEight poll compilation. (With inputs from agencies)

Kamala Harris’ DNC address: Will her speech hit the high notes of history?

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<p>United States (US) Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday (Aug 23) accepted the&nbsp;Democratic Party's 2024 presidential nomination. On the fourth and final day of the DNC, Harris was greeted by an ovation that spanned nearly 3 minutes before she was able to begin her speech.</p>

<p>“OK, let’s get to business,” Harris began her speech&nbsp;after thunderous cheers drowned out her attempts to get started. “And happy anniversary, Dougie,” she said, marking their 10th wedding anniversary.</p>

<p>Harris drew a direct line between her current values and politics with her upbringing in a civil rights-oriented household. Harris noted that her parents met amid the civil rights movement and raised her with values of social justice.</p>

<h2><strong>Harris promises to be 'president for all Americans'</strong></h2>

<p>During her speech, Harris promised to be a president for all Americans.</p>

<p>“I promise to be a president for all Americans, to hold sacred America’s constitutional principles, fundamental principles, from the rule of law and fair elections to the peaceful transfer of power,” Harris said as she was met with a thunderous applause.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>She pledged to put the US above the Democratic Party and herself. She also committed to a&nbsp;peaceful transfer of power.</p>

<h2><strong>Harris on the US economy, Ukraine war and Gaza war</strong></h2>

<p>The current vice president promised an opportunity economy in the US, saying everyone has the chance to compete and a chance to succeed. She also promised a middle-class tax cut.</p>

<p>“As President, I will stand strong with Ukraine and our NATO allies,” Harris said. Talking about the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, she said that she would always stand up for Israel’s right to defend itself,” while pushing for the release of the hostages and the implementation of a cease-fire deal.</p>

<p>“At the same time, what has happened in Gaza in the last 10 months is devastating, so many innocent lives lost,” she added.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Harris hits out at Trump</strong></h2>

<p>During her speech, Harris severely criticised her presidential election rival Donald Trump on a range of issues. She highlighted the&nbsp;risk to reproductive rights.</p>

<p>“And let’s be clear about how we got here: Donald Trump handpicked members of the United States Supreme Court to take away reproductive rights.&nbsp;One must ask why exactly is it that they don’t trust women. Well, we trust women," she added.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Kamala Harris proposes raising corporate tax to 28%</strong></p>

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<p>Harris also issued&nbsp;warnings about how Trump’s prior willingness to violate the law indicates a willingness for a reckless second term if he’s elected to the White House again.</p>

<p>“Just imagine Donald Trump with no guardrails and how he would use the immense powers of the presidency of the United States, not to improve your life, not to strengthen our national security but to serve the only client that he has ever had: himself,” Harris warned.</p>


United States (US) Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday (Aug 23) accepted the Democratic Party's 2024 presidential nomination. On the fourth and final day of the DNC, Harris was greeted by an ovation that spanned nearly 3 minutes before she was able to begin her speech.

United States (US) Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday (Aug 23) accepted the Democratic Party's 2024 presidential nomination. On the fourth and final day of the DNC, Harris was greeted by an ovation that spanned nearly 3 minutes before she was able to begin her speech. “OK, let’s get to business,” Harris began her speech after thunderous cheers drowned out her attempts to get started. “And happy anniversary, Dougie,” she said, marking their 10th wedding anniversary. Harris drew a direct line between her current values and politics with her upbringing in a civil rights-oriented household. Harris noted that her parents met amid the civil rights movement and raised her with values of social justice. Harris promises to be 'president for all Americans' During her speech, Harris promised to be a president for all Americans. “I promise to be a president for all Americans, to hold sacred America’s constitutional principles, fundamental principles, from the rule of law and fair elections to the peaceful transfer of power,” Harris said as she was met with a thunderous applause. Also Read | Donald Trump's latest gaffe: Calls Kamala Harris 'the president' at Michigan rally She pledged to put the US above the Democratic Party and herself. She also committed to a peaceful transfer of power. Harris on the US economy, Ukraine war and Gaza war The current vice president promised an opportunity economy in the US, saying everyone has the chance to compete and a chance to succeed. She also promised a middle-class tax cut. “As President, I will stand strong with Ukraine and our NATO allies,” Harris said. Talking about the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, she said that she would always stand up for Israel’s right to defend itself,” while pushing for the release of the hostages and the implementation of a cease-fire deal. “At the same time, what has happened in Gaza in the last 10 months is devastating, so many innocent lives lost,” she added. Harris hits out at Trump During her speech, Harris severely criticised her presidential election rival Donald Trump on a range of issues. She highlighted the risk to reproductive rights. “And let’s be clear about how we got here: Donald Trump handpicked members of the United States Supreme Court to take away reproductive rights. One must ask why exactly is it that they don’t trust women. Well, we trust women," she added. Also watch | Kamala Harris proposes raising corporate tax to 28% × Harris also issued warnings about how Trump’s prior willingness to violate the law indicates a willingness for a reckless second term if he’s elected to the White House again. “Just imagine Donald Trump with no guardrails and how he would use the immense powers of the presidency of the United States, not to improve your life, not to strengthen our national security but to serve the only client that he has ever had: himself,” Harris warned.

At DNC, Kamala Harris accepts Democratic Party's presidential nomination, lashes out at Trump

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<p>United States (US) Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the&nbsp;Democratic Party's 2024 presidential nomination at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago on Thursday (Aug 22).&nbsp;</p>

<p>"On behalf of everyone whose story could only be written in the greatest nation on Earth, I accept your nomination for president of the United States,"&nbsp;Harris&nbsp;said to the roars of Democrats at the convention.</p>

<p>In her speech, Harris spoke on a range of issues including what she would do if she became president. She also lashed out at her election rival and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.</p>

<h2><strong>Here's a look at the key takeaways from her speech:</strong></h2>

<p><strong>&gt; </strong>At the beginning of her speech,&nbsp;Harris promised to be a president for all Americans.&nbsp;“I promise to be a president for all Americans, to hold sacred America’s constitutional principles, fundamental principles, from the rule of law and fair elections to the peaceful transfer of power.”&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lets-get-to-business-at-dnc-kamala-harris-accepts-democratic-partys-presidential-nomination-752582">At DNC, Kamala Harris accepts Democratic Party's presidential nomination, lashes out at Trump</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>&gt;&nbsp;</strong>She pledged to put the US above the Democratic Party and herself. She also committed to a&nbsp;peaceful transfer of power.</p>

<p><strong>&gt;</strong> "...as president, I will bring together labour and workers and small business owners and entrepreneurs and American companies to create jobs, to grow our economy, and to lower the cost of everyday needs, like health care and housing and groceries. We will provide access to capital for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and founders. And we will end America's housing shortage and protect Social Security and Medicare,” she said.</p>

<p><strong>&gt;&nbsp;</strong>“And when Congress passes a bill to restore reproductive freedom as president of the United States, I will proudly sign it into law,” Harris added and also promised she would&nbsp;bring back the bipartisan border security bill.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Donald Trump abruptly ends Interview due to security threat</strong></p>

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<p><strong>&gt; </strong>Harris lashed out at Donald Trump and called him an unserious man. "&nbsp;In many ways, Donald Trump is an unserious man. But the consequences, but the consequences of putting Donald Trump back in the White House are extremely serious."</p>

<p><strong>&gt;&nbsp;</strong>“Just imagine Donald Trump with no guardrails and how he would use the immense powers of the presidency of the United States not to improve your life, not to strengthen our national security, but to serve the only client he has ever had himself,” she added.</p>


United States (US) Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic Party's 2024 presidential nomination at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago on Thursday (Aug 22).

United States (US) Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic Party's 2024 presidential nomination at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago on Thursday (Aug 22). "On behalf of everyone whose story could only be written in the greatest nation on Earth, I accept your nomination for president of the United States," Harris said to the roars of Democrats at the convention. In her speech, Harris spoke on a range of issues including what she would do if she became president. She also lashed out at her election rival and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. Here's a look at the key takeaways from her speech: > At the beginning of her speech, Harris promised to be a president for all Americans. “I promise to be a president for all Americans, to hold sacred America’s constitutional principles, fundamental principles, from the rule of law and fair elections to the peaceful transfer of power.” Also read | At DNC, Kamala Harris accepts Democratic Party's presidential nomination, lashes out at Trump > She pledged to put the US above the Democratic Party and herself. She also committed to a peaceful transfer of power. > "...as president, I will bring together labour and workers and small business owners and entrepreneurs and American companies to create jobs, to grow our economy, and to lower the cost of everyday needs, like health care and housing and groceries. We will provide access to capital for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and founders. And we will end America's housing shortage and protect Social Security and Medicare,” she said. > “And when Congress passes a bill to restore reproductive freedom as president of the United States, I will proudly sign it into law,” Harris added and also promised she would bring back the bipartisan border security bill. Also watch | Donald Trump abruptly ends Interview due to security threat × > Harris lashed out at Donald Trump and called him an unserious man. " In many ways, Donald Trump is an unserious man. But the consequences, but the consequences of putting Donald Trump back in the White House are extremely serious." > “Just imagine Donald Trump with no guardrails and how he would use the immense powers of the presidency of the United States not to improve your life, not to strengthen our national security, but to serve the only client he has ever had himself,” she added.

Donald Trump is an unserious man: The key takeaways from Kamala Harris' DNC speech