Kamalanomics: Harris’ economic vision for America’s middle class

The putative Democratic candidate is already embracing the most popular parts of Joe Biden’s plans and legislative achievements while drawing a contrast with Donald Trump’s proposals.

Colby Smith and James Politi

Updated Jul 29, 2024 – 1.07pm, first published at 12.39pm

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During her first week on the campaign trail, Kamala Harris wasted no time in laying out her economic vision for America’s middle class if she beats Republican rival Donald Trump in November’s US election.

“Building up the middle class will be a defining goal of my presidency,” she told a roaring crowd of voters at a high school gym in Wisconsin last week. “But Donald Trump wants to take your country backwards.”

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