Leaders | Personality and policy

Kamala Harris can beat Donald Trump. But how would she govern?

Being a politician is about more than campaigning. More policy detail is needed

Kamala Harris on stage at the Democratic National Convention
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A few weeks ago the Democratic convention looked as if it would be a wake. Instead it has been a love-in. Delegates’ ebullience has been spiced with relief that their nominee has saved the party from almost-certain defeat.

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This article appeared in the Leaders section of the print edition under the headline “How would she govern?”

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