Fox News host Jesse Watters provides his expectations for Vice President Kamala Harris' acceptance speech at the DNC, highlighting her potential to emulate former President Barack Obama's style but without his compelling personal narrative.
Fox News host Jesse Watters recently shared his thoughts on Vice President Kamala Harris' upcoming acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention (DNC), comparing her to former President Barack Obama while also noting her perceived lack of a compelling backstory.
"It is finally here, the last night of the DNC, and I'm not saying that sarcastically. I've enjoyed Chicago not as much as Harold Ford, but it's been nice," Watters remarked on his program, "Jesse Watters Primetime."
Kamala Harris' DNC Speech: Watters Predicts Obama's Essence, Lacking Backstory
He continued, "Tonight, Kamala Harris takes the stage. This is the biggest speech of her life, and she is freaking out."
According to Watters, Harris had been "locked herself in a hotel room and studied all night" in preparation. He drew parallels to former Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg, who also spent significant time studying for his speeches but ultimately dropped out of the race.
Kamala Harris' DNC Speech: Watters Predicts Obama's Essence, Lacking Backstory
Watters also noted that Harris had expressed concerns to the DNC about running behind schedule and not cutting her tribute video as they had done with former Vice President Joe Biden.
"Kamala's people say this week has been a crescendo building to her," Watters said. "So we expect an emotional entree with a side of substance, very small side."
He further suggested that Harris' speech would likely focus on vague themes of unity and change, similar to Obama's speeches.
"This is a rallying cry, not a policy speech," Watters explained. "If this sounds familiar, it is the slogan about hope and change. We're going forward, not back, to focus on decency."
Watters referenced Obama's famous DNC acceptance speech in 2008, which included the iconic slogan "Yes we can."
"Todd plagiarized from the Obamas. 'Yes we can' turned into 'Yes she can,'" Watters stated.
He concluded by advising viewers, "If you want to know what Kamala is going to say tonight, just watch Obama's DNC acceptance speech."
Watters' analysis suggests that he believes Harris will attempt to channel Obama's charisma and emotional appeal but lacks the personal narrative that helped define Obama's presidency. It remains to be seen how Harris' speech will resonate with the public and whether she will be able to connect with voters on a personal level.
