Kamala Harris calls on America to chart a 'new way forward'

Vice President Kamala Harris told Americans they have a chance to chart a “new way forward” in November as she accepted her party’s nomination for president at the Democratic National Convention.

Her address in Chicago capped a whirlwind few weeks in American politics and manifests the stunning reversal of Democratic fortunes just 75 days until Election Day.

“With this election, our nation has a precious, fleeting opportunity to move past the bitterness, cynicism, and divisive battles of the past,” she said in a 40-minute speech. “A chance to chart a new way forward. Not as members of any one party or faction, but as Americans.”

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[Billy]

I can imagine what can be, unburdened by what has been.

Bye bye Joe, bye bye Kamala.

[BadlydrawnBen]

This woman hasn't said anything coherent in her entire political career

[StephenMerchant-upsg]

How can anyone be inspired by this? It's meaningless nonsense. Utter word salad!

[wfvgtrv]

There is no new way. Its the same people in charge

[bryanbelshaw]

But NOTHING of substance on actual policy or why the US is in this shape during her watch.

[MrPharu]

So much bs emanating from these people!

[progressivebusiness]

Best way to chart a new way forward - vote Trump!

[Hongstar]

It's so hard to understand what she is talking about 😂

[paulsantini]

Says the women who has been jointly in charge for four years

[ScruffySandra]

She is right. America needs to choose Trump.

[PickleRickno.]

Could you actually imagine if this crazy person was running USA

[armosamarosso]

On behalf of the people...yeah nobody cast a vote for her to accept the nomination...this is ridiculous.

[jpjilhr]

We must say NO to Kamala and communism

[wildnfrantic]

If they vote her in, then God help us all - she actually makes Biden look competent

[Human_Being__]

😖🗯️ *_... Booo!!!_*

🔹🇺🇸 *_TRUMP.24_* 🇺🇸🔹

[robertkirby]

Chart a new way forward? Surely that has been her job for the last 4 years. If she cannot recognise she is a big part of the old mess, how the hell does she expect the world to believe spouting the usual vacuous rubbish s going to get our trust whether we have a vote in this event or not

[dljzbhh]

Oh my word if this is all America has to offer chaos will follow

[flexdon]

I can imagine what can be, unburdened by what has

[janinak]

She is still VP so what has she been doing for the last 4 years, and whatever it was it has obviously not been good enough if the country has to be going in another direction.

[IOSALive]

Evening Standard, wanna collab my guy