Democratic Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawaii expressed optimism following the Democratic National Convention and Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign launch. Schatz highlighted the absence of setbacks in the past 30 days, emphasizing the need to capitalize on the current momentum before the upcoming September 10 debate, which he views as a crucial turning point in the race.
Regarding the debate, Schatz admitted uncertainty due to the unique match-up, refraining from making predictions. He noted the unconventional nature of the match-up, suggesting that both candidates possess distinct debating styles and abilities to command attention.
Furthermore, Schatz mentioned a growing interest among Democrats in Congress to advance the bipartisan border bill negotiated earlier this year. Harris also expressed support for the bill, stating her intention to sign it into law if elected president.
