For eight years, Democrats have viewed former President Donald Trump as a menacing figure, a threat to democracy so severe that they often avoid even uttering his name. However, Vice President Kamala Harris adopted a different approach during a recent speech in Atlanta. Addressing a crowd of 10,000, Harris, with a smile, acknowledged Trump's type, drawing from her experience as a prosecutor. Quoting rapper Quavo, she criticized Trump's efforts to obstruct a bipartisan border deal, stating that he "does not walk it like he talks it." With a grin, she challenged Trump to a debate, relishing the thunderous applause that followed.

Harris's approach suggests a shift in strategy for the Democratic party. Instead of dwelling on the negativity associated with Trump, she presents herself as a cheerful warrior, ready to confront him directly and bring the rhetoric surrounding him back to a more grounded level. This marks a departure from the years of Trump-induced exhaustion and signals a potential move towards a more lighthearted and direct approach.