Can Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump? | Start Here

The Democratic party has united around their new presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, after Joe Biden dropped out. Harris has injected new energy into the party and the campaign, but it looks set to be a very tight race against Donald Trump.

Start Here with Sandra Gathmann explains how Kamala Harris has shaken up the race for the White House and runs through the big issues that are playing out in Harris’ campaign.

Chapters:
01:30 - The big buzz around Kamala Harris.
02:35 - The electoral college and what it actually takes to win a US presidential election.
03:50 - The age factor - how Trump became the old guy in the race.
04:25 - Kamala is brat.
05:40 - The woman factor.
06:55 - Why reproductive rights and access to abortion are big issue in this election.
08:10 - The race factor.
09:20 - How Kamala Harris is galvanising Black voters.
10:15 - Harris, the former prosecutor v. Trump, the convicted felon.
11:02 - Harris’ policy record
12:18 - Harris’ record on illegal immigration.
13:35 - Harris’ position on the Israel-Gaza war
15:35 - Is the US ready for a woman president?

This episode features:
Amy Dacey - Executive Director of the Sine Institute of Policy & Politics at American University
Nadia Brown - Professor of Government, Georgetown University
Kimberly Halkett - Al Jazeera White House correspondent
Rina Shah - Political strategist and former Republican presidential campaign chief spokesperson
A Scott Bolden – Former chairman of the Washington DC, Democratic Party
James Zogby – Advisor to presidential campaigns of Jesse Jackson, Al Gore, Barack Obama and Bernie Sanders
Jeremy Scahill - Co-founder of The Intercept

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[hammer.gh]

America is like the Titanic. Too big to turn, too slow to react, in denial about sinking, and there aren't enough life boats for everyone.

[ChairmanKim]

This is why I don’t allow voting in my country ❤ — Chairman Kim

[Randy-or]

Get her on debate stage. Thatll be it....😂😂😂

[marielbookworm]

But how will she address problems like locking up black men in prison for free labor while a prosecutor?

[RahatMahmud-ku]

We the students of Bangladesh are badly in need of your help.😭

The dictator Sheikh Hasina is killing people randomly and putting peoples into jail. Help us, ,

[darshansingh]

Is Trump white or orange ? We should look into that.

[TUPELO_HUNNY]

Yes she can...she'll beat him like a drum

[benwong]

Regarding the “agreed” debate/s between Harris and Trump, I just want to offer this very simple set of rules that will show the audience who each participant really is and what they know/understand and what they offer. No more Trump rhetoric’s of name calling and shallow responses that is always off point. So, here is the format for what I believe would result in a fair and constructive “debate” that will be provide audiences clarity for who they should support be the next President of the United Staes.
1. Each participant will table 8 questions for the other side to respond to.
2. The responder MUST answer or respond to point of the question where they have a full 5-minutes on the clock.
3. If the responder goes off point and begins to ramble on…the “moderators” will (a) Switch the mic off and (b) stop the clock and (c) cast a warning or “red card” for the breach.
4. On any one question, the respondent will be given 2 warnings.
5. On the 3rd warning, the moderator will turn the mic off and explain that the respondent has been breached the rules 3 times and will loose all the remaining time they have left. And further declare that the respondent is either unwilling or unable to properly give the people of the US and the audiences a direct response to a direct question.
6. At the end of each question and answer, the presenting station/program can show the results of how the “live” audiences Liked or Disliked the response. This can be done via some kind of phone or dial in participation?
Hope someone will take this idea up!

[nikkster]

the first time an American tried to explain the electoral college I thought this is truly loopy 40 years later its still truly loopy
what a crazy way to conduct voting who invented this oddball political system?

[dropdeadinc.customtattoo]

US politics has become more of a Drama Filled reality TV show than anyone with serious views on how to make America, and the world a better place to live

[gsgkndq]

Yes.. because we dont want the dangerous guy to come again to destroy the peace of this earth

[shadrach]

It’s so nice to hear positivity and less hate.

[THLLS-ejtq]

A really well.balanced explanation to a momentus event about to unfold, not only upon America. But the entire world as well☮️💯💯😊😊😊

[mkssnxh]

Outcome depends on the turnout by either side. The party which can ignite their base to get a sufficient number of their supporters into the voting booth will win the election.

[gosikh]

I love these “let’s talk” series. Go you!

[SharminAkter-ju]

All the social media and internet have been shut down in Bangladesh again, please help us

[ArenAurelius]

Let's talk about Ukraine war, Gaza Genocide, Nuclear War, the US Dollar, Chronic Inflation and Assassination Attempt.

[Randy-or]

Wake up people if u can't see were this country going your blind.

[Rashad_McCrorey]

"Trump who has already "BEAT A WOMAN" to the Whitehouse".... 6:12 is just diabolical word play 😂

[nila]

Like any nation, America is not perfect, we have things to fix n will overcome. As a young professional and forward thinker, I believe as a whole, Americans are resilient, smart and courageous. We will make a decision thats going to help unite, empower, and uplift our great nation. We will vote for Kamala Harris and become one of the greats, a place we belong and earned.