Dem strategists say Harris needs to strike 'right balance' at DNC, seize on 'momentum'

 

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Vice President Kamala Harris needs to ensure she is "striking the right balance " at the Democratic National Convention, with Democratic strategists explaining it is "critical" for her to share her record with the voters, while focusing on the future and enhancing her "momentum" as the race formally enters the general election. 

The Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago on Monday and will run through Thursday, when Harris formally accepts the Democratic nomination for the presidency. 

Top Democrats and supporters from across the nation are expected to coalesce their support behind Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz — support they have seen building since President Biden suspended his re-election campaign and the vice president launched her own. 

Democrat strategists are telling Fox News Digital that Harris needs to make sure she seizes on the "surging voter enthusiasm." 

"The most important thing to do is keep the ball rolling — they have been on a roll for the last couple of weeks," Brad Bannon, a Democrat strategist, pollster, and President of Bannon Communications Research, told Fox News Digital. "Once President Biden decided to step away, Vice President Kamala Harris did a great job seizing the opportunity — she raised a lot of money quickly; solidified her hold on the nomination; made a great pick that turned out to be very popular in Walz; and what they need to do at this convention is keep the ball rolling and keep that momentum going."