Vice President Harris Emerges as Potential Democratic Nominee: Trump Campaign Prepares Attacks and Democrats Brace for Shift

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Some Democrats believe Harris may be a more effective campaigner than Biden, while Republicans worry about alienating college-educated voters and women with racially coded remarks
The Trump campaign has been conducting opposition research on Harris and preparing attacks against her record and perceived vulnerabilities
Vice President Kamala Harris is emerging as a potential Democratic nominee for the 2024 presidential election
Vice President Harris Emerges as Potential Democratic Nominee: Trump Campaign Prepares Attacks and Democrats Brace for Shift

In recent developments, the Democratic Party is facing a significant shift as Vice President Kamala Harris emerges as a potential nominee following President Joe Biden's decision to step down from the race. The Trump campaign and its allies have wasted no time in preparing attacks against Harris, focusing on her record and perceived vulnerabilities.

According to multiple sources, the Trump team has been conducting opposition research on Harris for quite some time. They have prepared dossiers on her past actions and statements, particularly during her tenure as a senator from California and as vice president. The campaign is also reportedly examining Harris's potential running mates, with Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro being a particular point of interest.

The Trump campaign's strategy includes painting Harris as an out-of-touch liberal, focusing on her record on immigration and her relationship with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown. They also plan to use Harris's failed presidential run in 2020 against her.

Despite these attacks, some Democrats believe that Harris may be a more effective campaigner and debater than Biden. Her positive media coverage from outlets like The New York Times and The Washington Post could result in a temporary polling bump if she becomes the nominee.

The Republican Party, on the other hand, is bracing for Harris's potential nomination. They worry that Trump's racially coded and misogynistic remarks could alienate college-educated voters and women. However, they also acknowledge that Harris may be more effective at bringing Trump-curious Black and Hispanic voters back into the fold.

The Democratic Party's switch from Biden to Harris just months before the election is an unprecedented event in a campaign full of them. The party executives are working to ensure a smooth transition, but it remains to be seen how this change will impact the race and its outcome.


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Confidence

85%

Doubts
  • Are there any new developments in Harris' record or personal life that could impact her nomination?
  • Is there any concrete evidence that Biden has decided to step down from the race?

Sources

77%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Trump allies launch attacks on Harris in battleground states and beyond

Politico News Site Name: POLITICO Full Legal Name of News Site: Politico LLC Location of News Site: Washington D.C., USA Sunday, 21 July 2024 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • Allies of former President Donald Trump immediately began attacking Vice President Kamala Harris after Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Harris.
    • MAGA Inc., the principal pro-Trump super PAC, launched anti-Harris ads in Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Arizona.
    • The Republican National Committee released a video attacking Harris on the Biden administration’s immigration policies.
    • Trump senior adviser Chris LaCivita called Harris a ‘gaslighter-in-chief’ for saying Biden was ‘fine, he’s in great shape.’
    • Republican strategist Terry Sullivan said Trump can still run against Biden and Harris’s record, including issues like inflation and the border.
    • New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu said the switch from Biden to Harris would make the race ‘very close’ in many tighter states.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (30%)
    The article contains several examples of deception. First, the author uses emotional manipulation by describing Harris as 'crazy' and 'nuts' without providing any evidence to support these claims. Second, there is selective reporting as the article only reports details that support Trump's attacks on Harris and ignores any positive aspects of her record or qualifications. Third, there are statements made by anonymous sources that are not verified or attributed properly. Lastly, the article contains sensationalism with phrases like 'new opponent' and 'dynamics of the race are less clear'.
    • The moniker of 'border czar' could help tie Harris to Biden's struggles at the border.
    • Republicans will likely use the current situation to deflect criticism about imperiling democracy.
    • The author calls Harris 'crazy' and 'nuts' without providing any evidence.
    • Several people close to Trump call Harris a 'gaslighter-in-chief'
  • Fallacies (80%)
    The author makes several statements about the actions of Trump allies and the Republican National Committee, which are not fallacies but rather reporting of facts. However, there are a few instances where the author uses inflammatory rhetoric to describe Harris and Biden. The author calls Harris 'crazy' and 'nuts' multiple times without providing any evidence or reasoning for this claim. This is an example of an ad hominem fallacy, where the author attacks the person rather than their argument. Additionally, the author describes Biden as 'stupid' and suggests that he has covered up his mental decline, which could be seen as a hasty generalization and an appeal to authority fallacy if it is not clear what evidence the author is relying on. Overall, there are some instances of inflammatory rhetoric and ad hominem attacks, but they do not pervade the article and do not significantly detract from its accuracy or value.
    • The author calls Harris 'crazy' multiple times without providing any evidence or reasoning for this claim.
    • The author describes Biden as 'stupid' and suggests that he has covered up his mental decline without providing any evidence.
  • Bias (80%)
    The author uses derogatory language towards Kamala Harris, referring to her as 'crazy' and 'nuts'. This is an example of ideological bias against Harris.
    • > A spokesperson for Harris’ campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment. <br> Trump on Saturday offered a preview of the argument Republicans will make against Democrats now that they’ve pressured Biden to bow out, referring to Democrats as ‘the enemies of democracy.’ <br> During the Republican convention last week, many speakers labeled Harris as the ‘border czar.’
      • But Harris, Trump said, was ‘crazy.’ <br> I call her laughing Kamala. <br> You can tell a lot by a laugh. She’s crazy. She’s nuts.
        • Several people close to Trump and granted anonymity to speak freely say he has not expressed concern about running against Harris.
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        97%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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        Trump Campaign Prepares Attack Plan for Harris in Case Biden Withdraws

        The Name Of The NZ Prefix. I PWA NZI.P.Was Dropped. Maggie Haberman, Saturday, 20 July 2024 16:37
        • Unique Points
          • Trump Campaign is preparing an attack plan against Kamala Harris if Biden steps down as Democratic nominee
          • Trump team has prepared opposition research books on Harris and other potential Democratic nominees
          • Recent poll testing Harris vulnerabilities in a general election contest was conducted by Trump team
        • Accuracy
          • ][Trump Campaign] is preparing an attack plan against Kamala Harris if Biden steps down as Democratic nominee[[,
        • Deception (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Fallacies (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Bias (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        78%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

        A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

        Team Trump Is Taking Stock of Kamala Harris

        New York Magazine David Freedlander Sunday, 21 July 2024 20:45
        • Unique Points
          • Joe Biden is likely to be replaced by Vice-President Kamala Harris on the Democratic ticket
          • Republicans and Trump campaign plan to paint Harris as a ‘daffy and out-of-touch San Francisco liberal’
          • Immigration may be a bigger problem for Harris than it was for Biden due to her role in addressing the migration crisis
          • Trump campaign plans to turn charge of anti-democracy against Democrats if Harris replaces Biden
          • Republicans are bracing for Harris being a more effective campaigner and debater than Biden
          • Positive media coverage of Harris from outlets like New York Times and Washington Post may result in temporary polling bump
          • Trump previewed attacks on Harris’s relationship with Willie Brown and her failed presidential run in 2020
          • GOP officials worry that Trump’s racially coded and misogynistic remarks could come out if Harris becomes the nominee, further turning off college-educated voters and women
          • Biden had success at bringing older white voters into Democratic fold, but Harris may have success at bringing Trump-curious Black and Hispanic voters back
          • Democratic Party executing a switch just months prior to the election is an unprecedented event in a campaign full of them
        • Accuracy
          No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
        • Deception (30%)
          The article makes editorializing statements about Kamala Harris being a 'daffy and out-of-touch San Francisco liberal' and a 'complete disaster on the issue of immigration'. It also implies that she is not qualified to be president due to her relationship with Willie Brown when she was 29. These statements are not facts, but rather opinions of the author.
          • Trump previewed a line of attack on Harris on July 4 when he referenced Harris’s previous failed run for president in 2020 and the relationship she had with Willie Brown, a San Francisco power broker and future mayor, when he was 60 and she was just 29.
          • Plus they say swapping out nominees would not mean they have to alter the attack on what they believe are Biden's greatest vulnerabilities besides his age: inflation and immigration. And immigration, Republicans say, may be an even bigger problem for Harris than it was for Biden since the president deputized her to explore the root causes of the migration crisis.
          • Republicans plan to paint Harris as a daffy and out-of-touch San Francisco liberal.
        • Fallacies (85%)
          The author makes an appeal to authority when quoting Nicole Malliotakis and Chris LaCivita. They are presented as experts on the topic and their opinions are used to support the article's argument. This is a fallacy because it does not prove that Harris will be a worse candidate for Democrats or that she will be ineffective at securing the border.
          • Republicans are bracing for the fact that Harris will be a more effective campaigner than Biden and certainly a better debater.
          • Privately, GOP officials worry that this side of Trump, the one that makes racially coded and misogynistic remarks and that has been kept mostly under wraps this campaign season, would come out should Harris become the nominee.
          • Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, a close Trump ally, said, ‘I have no idea. I guess they both have their minuses.’
        • Bias (80%)
          The author uses the term 'San Francisco liberal' to describe Kamala Harris, which can be seen as a pejorative term used to stereotype and belittle her political beliefs. This is an example of ideological bias.
          • Privately, GOP officials worry that this side of Trump, the one that makes racially coded and misogynistic remarks and that has been kept mostly under wraps this campaign season, would come out should Harris become the nominee.
            • Republicans and the Trump campaign are preparing to alter a campaign plan that has been over a year in the making. Their plan is to paint Harris as a daffy and out-of-touch 'San Francisco liberal'.
            • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication
            • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication

            77%

            The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
            (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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            Kamala Harris and the border: The myth and the facts

            Vox Media LTD Christian Paz Thursday, 18 July 2024 20:30
            • Unique Points
              • Vice President Kamala Harris was referred to as the ‘border czar’ by Republicans and some media outlets despite not being in charge of border control.
              • The label of ‘border czar’ for Harris began after Biden assigned her the role of addressing the root causes of migration from Central America and Mexico in March 2021.
              • Media coverage and White House communication about Harris’ role were muddled, leading to confusion about her responsibilities.
              • Harris faced criticism for her handling of the border issue during her first international trips to Mexico and Guatemala in June 2021.
              • Republicans have used the ‘border czar’ label as a line of attack against Harris during the midterm elections and beyond, blurring the line between her assignment and worsening conditions at the southern border.
            • Accuracy
              No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
            • Deception (35%)
              The article provides a detailed account of how the label of Kamala Harris as the 'border czar' became a political tool for Republicans and how it was perpetuated by media fascination and miscommunication from the White House. The author does not directly accuse anyone of deception, but presents an analysis of how certain facts were manipulated or misrepresented to create this narrative. However, there is no direct evidence of intentional deception in the article itself.
              • Referring to Harris as the “border czar” isn’t new. Right-wing spin, media fascination during Harris’s early tenure, miscommunication from the White House, and growing migrant surges during the Biden presidency have all made that label stick.
            • Fallacies (100%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication
            • Bias (80%)
              The author, Christian Paz, demonstrates a clear bias towards factual reporting and debunking the mischaracterization of Vice President Kamala Harris' role in immigration and border issues. He provides an accurate account of how the label 'border czar' came about and clarifies that Harris was never in charge of the border but rather assigned to address the root causes of migration from Central America. The author also highlights how media coverage and communication from the White House contributed to confusion about Harris' role, leading to her being labeled as such by Republicans. However, he does not express any personal opinion or emotion towards Harris or those labeling her as 'border czar', making it clear that his reporting is focused on facts rather than bias.
              • From the start, though, media coverage and the White House’s communication about the role were muddled.
                • Referring to Harris as the ‘border czar’ isn’t new. Right-wing media, anti-immigrant activists, and Republican politicians have been using the label for the vice president for years.
                • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication
                • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication

                92%

                The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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                Harris Has Her Moment and Trump Has Attacks at the Ready

                Bloomberg News Now Joshua Green, Sunday, 21 July 2024 23:14
                • Unique Points
                  • Politicians were already planning for a world without Biden as the Democratic nominee
                • Accuracy
                  No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
                • Deception (100%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication
                • Fallacies (100%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication
                • Bias (100%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication
                • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication
                • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication