Harris Needs to Fill In the Blanks for Undecided Voters

Since President Joe Biden ducked out of the presidential race last month, Vice President Kamala Harris has made steady gains against Donald Trump in most polls. If she wants that lead to endure past a honeymoon phase, she’ll need to articulate an agenda that appeals to persuadable but as-yet-undecided voters. The positions that will work most effectively just happen to be exactly those the country needs.

No doubt, Harris has reason to hesitate before adopting any such approach. As ever, Trump is his own worst enemy. The vice president might be tempted to let his divisive rhetoric, reflexive dishonesty, personal grievance and flamboyant displays of ignorance do all the work. Setting out where she stands on policy will also mean clarifying — and often contradicting — things she’s said in the past.