Harris and Walz make a powerful impression on Democrats in Philadelphia during campaign kickoff

Trish Callahan, a Democrat from Philadelphia, experienced a drastic shift in enthusiasm from the Biden campaign to Kamala Harris’ surge after Biden withdrew from the election on July 21. Harris, accompanied by her running mate Tim Walz, electrified a crowd of 14,000 supporters in Philadelphia with a promise not to revert to the politics of former President Donald Trump. Harris officially secured the Democratic nomination, generating momentum and fundraising for the campaign. Harris chose Walz as her running mate for his appeal to white working-class voters in the Midwest and his background as a teacher, coach, and National Guard veteran. This decision was made over Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, who was also in the running. Shapiro, despite being passed over, endorsed Harris and Walz, emphasizing their leadership qualities and his dedication to securing Pennsylvania’s electoral votes. Some Harris supporters at the rally were unfamiliar with Walz but expressed excitement about the first African-American female president of the United States. Others, like Marc Seide, believed Walz balanced out the ticket and expressed enthusiasm at the energy and momentum of the new Harris-Walz campaign. Overall, the rally in Philadelphia signaled a united front for Harris, Walz, and Shapiro, with a focus on energizing voters and moving towards the general election.

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