Harris Supporters Seek To Insulate Her From the Criticism That’s Part of the Job

Democrats are trying to put topics out of bounds fast, hoping Republicans won’t risk mentioning Harris at all.

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Vice President Harris addresses the American Federation of Teachers on July 25, 2024, at Houston. Montinique Monroe/Getty Images

Vice President Harris’s supporters are landing a flurry of blows on Republicans while trying to forbid counterpunches. The strategy to impose the use of kid gloves has no precedent in America and — due to the candidate’s race and gender — just might succeed.

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