There were the cheers for Kamala Harris, the big appearances and thousands upon thousands of balloons. And what else? Twelve lessons from our correspondent.
Kamala Devi Harris is simple: Kamala
Just as Michelle Obama is just Michelle and Hillary Clinton is just Hillary and Barack Obama is just Obama, Kamala Harris is simply Kamala. On the posters: Kamala. In the chants: Kamala. Or in short: Kam. The slogan is already a hit: “Yes We Kam”.
Tim Walz is simple: Coach
Kamala Harris may be Kamala, but her vice president, Tim Walz, is not Tim. Or Walz. He is just: Coach. At most: Coach Walz. He used to be a high school football coach, hence the title. It is apparently a lifetime title in the USA. Especially if you want to be vice president.
Coach is better than any noble title
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