Wisconsin voters express surprise and excitement over Vice President Kamala Harris's nomination, while the executive producer of the political sitcom "Veep" criticizes viewers who draw unfavorable comparisons between the show's fictional female VP and Harris.
Voters in the battleground state of Wisconsin expressed both surprise and excitement upon learning that Vice President Kamala Harris would become the presumptive Democrat nominee ahead of the Democratic National Convention.
"I was definitely surprised, but I think it's a great choice," said one voter. "She's a strong and experienced leader who will be able to effectively challenge Trump."
VP Harris's Nomination Excites Wisconsin Voters, Sparks "Veep" Comparisons
Another voter added, "I'm excited about the possibility of a woman of color becoming vice president. It would be a historic moment for our country."
David Mandel, the executive producer of the political sitcom "Veep," has spoken out against viewers who have been drawing unfavorable comparisons between the show's fictional female vice president, Selina Meyer, and Vice President Harris.
VP Harris's Nomination Excites Wisconsin Voters, Sparks "Veep" Comparisons
"I think it's a delight that [Harris] is a fan of the show," Mandel said. "But I get driven crazy when people try to use 'Veep' to diminish her. I hate that."
Mandel argued that the comparisons between Meyer and Harris are used by some as a "simple way of insulting her," particularly because Harris is a woman of color.
VP Harris's Nomination Excites Wisconsin Voters, Sparks "Veep" Comparisons
"There are two types of people doing 'Veep' memes right now," Mandel explained. "There are people really enjoying Selina's moment of telling her staff that she's running for president. And then there are a--holes who are using it differently to insult Kamala."
Mandel offered advice to Vice President Harris's team on how to approach presidential debates with former President Trump.
VP Harris's Nomination Excites Wisconsin Voters, Sparks "Veep" Comparisons
"If I am Kamala Harris' team, I would challenge him to four debates," Mandel said. "She's raised so much money in the past few days, she should agree to pay for them. And say: Don't worry Donald, you just show up and answer our questions about the judges you appointed who overturned Roe v. Wade."
Mandel expressed skepticism that Harris or anyone could heal the deep political divide in the country.
"I'm not sure we're going to fix the great divide that's going on in this country right now," Mandel said. "I'm not quite sure she or anyone is going to heal the great divide."
However, Mandel acknowledged the positive energy and excitement surrounding Harris's nomination, adding, "I'm enjoying her; I'm enjoying the second gentleman, Doug."
Vice President Harris has been tasked with addressing the root causes of mass migration from Central and South America.
Experts have expressed mixed opinions on Harris's approach to immigration, with some praising her focus on addressing the root causes and others criticizing her for not doing enough to address the immediate humanitarian crisis at the border.
Harris has proposed several initiatives aimed at addressing the root causes of migration, including investing in economic development, strengthening governance, and promoting human rights in Central America. She has also called for comprehensive immigration reform in the United States.
The Biden administration's border policies have been criticized by both Democrats and Republicans, with some arguing that the administration is not doing enough to address the surge in illegal immigration and others arguing that the administration's policies are too harsh.
The administration has defended its border policies, arguing that they are a humane and effective way to manage the border and address the root causes of migration.
