Kamala Harris is running on vibes

Delegates at the DNC can’t agree whether she is moderate or progressive. They’re just relieved she’s not Biden

By Charlie McCann

If you like sex, make some noise,” bellowed the DJ, who stood in front of a gigantic screen that displayed images of Vice-President Kamala Harris dancing. “Because in this election we are not going to lose the right to have an abortion...and to have sex with whoever we want.” As the pictures of Harris were replaced by a flurry of giant Doritos, a favoured Harris snack, the crowd of revellers bellowed its approval.

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