Harris and Trump Begin Final Sprint

Politico: “If Harris doesn’t falter next week, there’s reason to believe that she may be uniquely positioned to expand her numbers with swing voters in key states. Unlike Biden or Trump — one president and one former president, and both fixtures in politics for years — Harris’ candidacy is so new that a quick introduction, followed by comparatively minimal vetting by the electorate, may benefit her.”

Said Democratic strategist David Plouffe: “She’s the one with room to grow. The Trump of ‘16, voters wanted to know more about him. Now, when Trump goes out there and campaigns and does interviews, it’s questionable how helpful it is. With Harris, it’s very helpful. We have a market of voters out there who want to know more about her.”

“The enthusiasm Harris has ignited — all the more apparent coming after months of tepid support for Biden — has reminded some Democrats of Obama’s 2008 run, which many described as more of a movement than a mere political campaign.”

Playbook: “Barring events, there’s not a whole lot on the calendar for the coming week that seems likely to shift the basic dynamics of the race.”