Donald towards Kamala, panic in the air

There are apparently impossible comparisons — apples and oranges, for example — but in politics, you have to make a choice. American voters will have to decide between a party of men who will channel complaints and scandals and one led by a woman who wants to give it a chance.

Now that both conventions have passed, what do we think about the race for the presidency of the United States? The evidence gathered at the Democratic Convention is fresh in my mind. In fair play, I re-read the essay I wrote at the end of the Republican convention in July. Oh, how times have changed! However, that was thirty days ago.

Republicans “avoid conflict, ease tension, find the right word, and the right argument to reconcile Americans” impressed me. The atmosphere, I emphasized – and I still remember it well – was one of harmony and togetherness. A return to the White House seemed certain.

There was little doubt that this presidential race would be intensified with another candidate of a completely different caliber. Donald Trump is going to be himself.

“Donald Trump is not a serious man.”

A month ago I wrote that after the Republican convention, Donald Trump managed to spoil the good mood of his supporters. At 92 (!) minutes of his speech — the longest political convention speech ever delivered in the United States — “Thousands of Republican delegates and activists gathered at the Fiserve Forum. [avaient] They were subjected to waves of resentment and lashed out with bitter blows [avaient] praised less and more intensely.”

Undeniable difference in Chicago: Kamala Harris delivered a 37-minute speech at the United Center, thrilling the crowd with attacks on her opponent, but also full of references to her personal history and this inclusive and tolerant vision. America that Democrats want to convey.

The idea is to appeal to those undecideds who can’t find their political family – 2%, 3%, 5% maybe voters. We can hear these calls to interest the Democratic Party’s proposals “even if you don’t agree with us on everything” in speeches in different ways.

Fear or hope

Beyond the unanimity seen among Republicans, no hand was extended to uncertain, reluctant voters in July. Donald Trump’s speech included indictments and apocalyptic descriptions of America under democratic rule.

This “urgent” press release from the Trump-Vance campaign distributed during the Democratic convention reads, “Comrade Kamala and dangerous liberal Tim Walls will burn this country down!” warned: “These two corrupt politicians have made it clear that they want massive amnesty for illegal immigrants, Soviet-style price controls and the total destruction of America.”

“Thanks, Joe!»

Remarkably, in the face of such delusions, a month ago, Democrats could not muster an inspired response. Joe Biden had to be kicked out. He left reluctantly, as we know, convinced that he could still be re-elected to the presidency.

After a rousing week for Democrats in Chicago, Joe Biden couldn’t have done better for his party, given the hatred for Donald Trump. And his country, probably. “Thanks, Joe!“, indeed.

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