Chris Murphy says 2024 election shows ‘a contrast’ between Harris and Trump – Washington Examiner

Asher NotheisAugust 4, 2024

In a recent discussion regarding the political landscape for the upcoming 2024 presidential⁣ election,⁣ Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) emphasized the contrasting figures of Vice President Kamala Harris and former President ‌Donald Trump. Murphy highlighted that the election would‌ present a clear choice to ⁤voters, particularly in terms of policies and governance style.

Murphy addressed ‌changes in Harris’s campaign positions, noting her support for border security and her ⁣previous ‌stance on‍ fracking, arguing that she has always been in favor of effective border management. He stated that current border crossings are lower than during Trump’s presidency, framing Harris as a serious advocate for border security compared to Republicans.

Moreover, Murphy predicted that Harris would focus on reforms aimed at enhancing democracy during her‍ campaign, highlighting a significant difference between her approach and Trump’s past‌ remarks that suggested authoritarian tendencies. He reminded viewers of Trump’s comment⁢ about wanting to⁣ be a “dictator” on his first day⁣ in office and asserted that‍ this was a point that⁣ would resonate negatively with voters in comparison to Harris’s commitment to democratic principles.

Murphy ‌painted Harris as a candidate who stands for democratic values and responsible governance, contrasting sharply ⁣with⁢ Trump’s more‌ controversial views.

Chris Murphy says 2024 election shows ‘a contrast’ between Harris and Trump

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) argued the 2024 presidential election, which is expected to be between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, will showcase “a contrast” to voters.

Murphy was asked about how Harris’s campaign has changed her position on previously-held views, such as no longer wanting to ban fracking and wanting additional funding for border security. The Connecticut senator contended that the vice president “has always been for border security” and that this is part of the contrast voters can expect at the polls come November.

“Today, border crossings are lower at the southwest border than they were at the end of the Trump presidency,” Murphy said on Fox News Sunday with Shannon Bream. “There is a contrast between Democrats, Kamala Harris who’s serious about border security, and Republicans, who are not.”

Murphy also said that democracy is about the majority of residents voting for a policy, and predicted that Harris will campaign on several reforms “to make democracy work better.” He argued this would compare well against Trump at the election, saying that the Republican nominee has “promised on day one to become a dictator.”

The senator’s claim on Trump relates to comments the former president made last year, during which he said he would not be a dictator “except for day one.” Trump also vowed to secure the border and increase oil drilling during his interview should he become president again.

In the wake of the interview, Trump waived off his dictator comment, claiming that it was made “in jest.”

Since President Joe Biden bowed out of his 2024 reelection bid, many high-profile Democrats have endorsed Harris as his replacement for the candidacy, such as former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Biden himself. Murphy stated last month that these endorsements were not pre-organized and that none of them were aware of Biden dropping out until he announced it.

Recent polling data found that Harris and Trump are statistically tied nationally and across the collective battleground states, with Harris having a 1-point edge nationally. Trump previously enjoyed a 5-point national head-to-head lead when the data was conducted with Biden before he dropped out.