The Walz magic


Making America happy again: Harris and her running mate Walz greeting supporters in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. — Reuters

WHEN Minnesota Governor Tim Walz was introduced as the running mate to Democratic nominee for president Kamala Harris, one of the first things he said in his speech in Philadelphia was: “Thank you, Madam Vice Presi-dent ... for bringing back the joy.”

This short, sweet phrase set the tone for the Harris-Walz campaign.It is powerful because it is simple. And it is powerful because it speaks directly to the biggest problem facing politics today – be it in the United States, Malaysia or elsewhere. It is powerful because it speaks to the toxicity that is overwhelming politics all over the world. It is powerful because it is the perfect contrast to what Republican nominee Donald Trump embodies: anger, negativity, and hate.

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