Vice President Kamala Harris has been vocal about her transition to the Democratic presidential nominee, emphasizing her economic plans to support the middle class and reduce everyday costs, while also toughening her stance on issues like border security and fracking. Harris’s candidacy has significantly boosted Democratic enthusiasm, with a Gallup poll showing a rise from 55% in March to 78% in August. Overall voter enthusiasm has increased to 69%, the highest level Gallup has recorded during a presidential election campaign. This surge in enthusiasm suggests that voter participation in the upcoming election could surpass that of 2020, which saw the highest turnout in over 100 years. Harris's rise to the top of the ticket comes after Biden stepped aside, citing his age and fitness concerns. Despite some shifts in policy positions, Harris insists her core values remain unchanged.