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KAMALA HARRIS

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Bea65 Sun 21-Jul-24 23:06:16

There has never been a male spouse of a US PRESIDENT and if Kamala is nominated as candidate and elected , her husband would be known as FIRST GENTLEMAN … I wish her every success in the election as she will have to face off with bully boy Trump

NotSpaghetti Wed 24-Jul-24 13:46:22

Macadia there was a lot of "hello" stuff at the beginning to be sure - but I thought it was good, personally.

Speaking is not her strongest point though. She is better at interrogating. I think she seems tough and warm. She comes over as a genuine person who wants to serve the people.
👍
That surely is a plus.

Macadia Wed 24-Jul-24 13:40:12

NotSpaghetti

I watched her Wisconsin speech last night Bea65 - are you looking at that?

I watched her Wisconsin speech and was sadly disappointed. She spent so long saying nothing of any importance. More business and less laughing would be a good start in the right direction. She needs a top-notch Speech Writer. Obama and Hillary should give her some tips.

Wyllow3 Wed 24-Jul-24 13:34:24

CNN. - bit more detail.

www.cnn.com/2024/07/23/politics/wisconsin-visit-kamala-harris-campaign/index.html

Wyllow3 Wed 24-Jul-24 13:32:25

Kamala's first rally in Wisconsin.

"Kamala Harris attacks Trump over 'fear and hate' at first rally"

"The fledgling Harris campaign raised a staggering $100m plus (£77m) in the 36 hours after Mr Biden’s exit.

Adding to her momentum, a new national poll from Reuters and Ipsos shows her with a two-point lead over Trump, 44% to 42%."

Lovely pix

www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn053pnv0k1o

Bea65 Wed 24-Jul-24 12:33:25

Iam64

We dare to hope

We hope and pray hard

Iam64 Wed 24-Jul-24 12:16:51

We dare to hope

Bea65 Wed 24-Jul-24 12:11:05

AGAA4

Kamala Harris is elegant and eloquent. Trump is neither. He finds it difficult to string two sentences together without rambling incoherently.

Like this sentiment and endorse it {[AGAA4} 👌

pascal30 Wed 24-Jul-24 12:00:03

AGAA4

Kamala Harris is elegant and eloquent. Trump is neither. He finds it difficult to string two sentences together without rambling incoherently.

She certainly is.. a real breath of fresh air

AGAA4 Wed 24-Jul-24 11:31:36

Kamala Harris is elegant and eloquent. Trump is neither. He finds it difficult to string two sentences together without rambling incoherently.

NotSpaghetti Wed 24-Jul-24 11:30:39

And the "never trump" republicans are trying to gift the money raised to Harris too. This is the money raised for Nikki Haley who bowed out!

Siope Wed 24-Jul-24 11:21:10

Trump is also attempting to sue to stop Harris accessing campaign funds raised for Biden. That will fail too.

They are making it look like they are running scared. It may even be true.

Wyllow3 Wed 24-Jul-24 10:52:39

Attempts to impeach Kamala Harris have been filed by Republicans on the attack

'Rep.Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced a resolution calling to impeach Harris for high crimes and misdemeanors, arguing that during her term as vice president, Harris “has demonstrated extraordinary incompetence in the execution of her duties and responsibilities.”

Specifically, Ogles claims Harris has exhibited a “stark refusal to uphold the existing immigration laws” and a “palpable indifference to people of the United States suffering as a result of the ongoing southern border crisis.”"

www.forbes.com/sites/brianbushard/2024/07/23/gop-rep-introduces-articles-of-impeachment-against-kamala-harris--though-political-stunt-is-bound-to-fail/

article adds "political stunt bound to fail."

Bea65 Wed 24-Jul-24 10:31:01

(Notspaghetti)Yes I watched..wish I could vote for her - she really engaged the crowd - understood her plain but effective speech- very charismatic too .. MARK KELLY would be a good fit being a former astronaut has recognition in his own namesake 👌

NotSpaghetti Wed 24-Jul-24 10:04:35

I watched her Wisconsin speech last night Bea65 - are you looking at that?

nanna8 Wed 24-Jul-24 10:03:35

Fingers,toes and legs all crossed she will give Trump a run for his money! I feel a heck of a lot more optimistic now , after being resigned to an America under Trump’s leadership. Phew. Whoever wins, at least it will be a proper contest.

NotSpaghetti Wed 24-Jul-24 10:03:33

My son wants Mark Kelly ftom Arizona to be her "running mate".

Bea65 Wed 24-Jul-24 09:56:55

Whitewavemark2

Anyone watching Harris

Blimey

Trump has a problem!!

Powerful orator…can’t wait for her debate with DT … my SIL and niece in California are beyond ecstatic considering how the polls looked prior to JB stepping down at weekend 😁

Freya5 Wed 24-Jul-24 09:04:03

HousePlantQueen

Can you imagine the vitriol and condemnation if, like Trump, KH had 5 children from 3 different marriages?

Well at least he was married, and supports children from those marriages. More than some men do. Just saying.

NotSpaghetti Wed 24-Jul-24 08:39:48

This is what you need Macadia Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter:

x.com/jeffpearlman/status/1815480473952636936?t=oCKM0k981N-hFHGshZpScw&s=19

Macadia Wed 24-Jul-24 03:10:43

I think what matters is what they stand for and bashing a candidate personally is not necessary. I also see different news sources tell the same story in very different ways in order to favor one candidate or another. We are all guilty of this childish banter and the media feeds the fire. It's time to get more serious about this job so that the young children in our world can see what grown-ups should act like.

Rosie51 Wed 24-Jul-24 00:50:19

Does it matter that KH doesn't have biological children? Of course not, it's a ridiculous premise. I do remember Edward Heath came under speculation because he had never married. Have we not progressed and grown up since then? I do wonder if the USA is ready to break that final barrier of electing a woman to lead them? Time will tell.

Whatever you think of the Conservative party in the UK they have had women and an Asian man as leaders. Might be their only saving grace, but a saving grace none the less.

Wyllow3 Wed 24-Jul-24 00:13:29

I had a nose around as I had a memory of stepchildren.
found out - she has 2 stepchildren since 2014

people.com/all-about-kamala-harris-stepchildren-8681626

but they aren't "biological" children, see....

maddyone Tue 23-Jul-24 23:27:53

Additionally I think the fact that she has no children is irrelevant (and who knows if there is heartache behind the no children, but it may well be her choice, and fair enough) as is whether or not she is married. I think she is, but it’s irrelevant.

maddyone Tue 23-Jul-24 23:25:04

I’ve seen her a few times now on television, just little clips of her, but I think she seems very capable and would most likely make a very good President.
I hope she wins.

HousePlantQueen Tue 23-Jul-24 22:55:43

Can you imagine the vitriol and condemnation if, like Trump, KH had 5 children from 3 different marriages?