To clarify, Harris is being mindful of “the vibes” because it’s something her predecessors neglected. Doom and gloom does discourage turn out, on both sides, and it seems to be working. This isn’t zero sum with substance, and she has made clear some policy positions (and more at than Trump, unless you count Project 2025). You can do multiple approaches to appeal to multiple audiences.
To clarify, Harris is being mindful of “the vibes” because it’s something her predecessors neglected. Doom and gloom does discourage turn out, on both sides, and it seems to be working. This isn’t zero sum with substance, and she has made clear some policy positions (and more at than Trump, unless you count Project 2025). You can do multiple approaches to appeal to multiple audiences.