Harris helps Trump claim he’s Biden 2.0

Harris’ case rests on a two-pronged argument: The 60-year-old represents a new generation and different life experiences that contrast with the 81-year-old Biden and will influence his policies in a new direction. But Harris’ lack of detail fed the narrative of Republicans and former President Donald Trump that she symbolizes Biden 2.0.

Trump’s new campaign ad states, “Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.”

Includes a clip of Harris’ last interview on ABC AppearanceWhen asked what he would do differently than Biden, he said “there’s nothing that comes to mind.”

Trump’s ad continues: “Kamala wouldn’t change a thing.” “As Americans struggled, their weakness invited wars and prosperity to outlaws. Kamala now wants higher taxes in addition to higher prices. “We can’t afford four more years of Kamala.”

Inside Appearance Harris said in the interview that she was “part of many of the decisions that made an impact.” He later backtracked slightly to distinguish himself from Biden.

“You asked me what the difference is between Joe Biden and me; This will be one of the differences. “I will include a Republican in my Cabinet,” Harris said, repeating her previous promise.

Harris’ most recent struggle on the issue came on Thursday night, when she was heckled by an undecided voter at a CNN town hall.

“My administration will not be a continuation of the Biden administration,” he promised. “I bring my own ideas and my own experiences to this role. “I represent the next generation of leadership on many issues, and I truly believe we need to take new approaches.”

Harris briefly talked about her housing proposals, which include tax credits for first-time homebuyers and homebuilders, before delving into her life and career experiences that she says differentiate her from Biden. He later said Medicare was expanded to include home health care for the elderly, eliminating “price gouging,” which he blamed on inflation.

“This is about a new approach, a new generation of leadership based on new ideas and frankly different experiences,” he said.

Democratic strategist Brad Bannon said Harris faces a “strange” scenario in which she has to “consider the fact that undecided voters disapprove of Joe Biden’s presidency.” But he sees the tactic of focusing heavily on his contrast with Trump as the best approach.

“It’s a slippery bridge to cross,” Bannon said. “But at this point, I think it’s more important to focus on the differences with Trump rather than the differences with Biden, because it comes down to this… It’s not about outreach, it’s about participation.”

Harris has also adopted certain strategies of Biden, such as approaching Trump as a “threat to democracy” and labeling him a fascist, and walking a fine line in Israel’s war in Gaza. He reiterated U.S. support for the ally but sought to further appeal to frustrated progressives who accuse American foreign policy of enabling Israel to commit genocide against Palestinians.

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In some cases, Harris has avoided answering about how she would differ from Biden or which, if any, of his policies she would oppose.

“Vice presidents, including Mike Pence, don’t criticize their presidents,” he told NBC News recently. “It does not lead to a productive and important relationship.”