Optimistic vs. hate........

Walz contrasts Harris' "optimistic" closing argument with Trump's message of "hate"

From CNN's Aaron Pellish

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz laid out part of Vice President Kamala Harris’ closing argument in Philadelphia on Friday, where he detailed Harris’ economic policy proposals aimed at benefiting Black voters.

Speaking at a Black-owned family restaurant in West Philadelphia, Walz contrasted Trump’s message in the closing days of the campaign, which he characterized as a message of “hate,” with Harris’ “optimistic” vision for the country.

“I know we’re in the fourth quarter and we are going to win this. And I say we’re going to win it because I believe in the American people. I believe that their vision is more optimistic. I believe it’s more unified. I believe it is more hopeful about what we can do together,” he told a small group of Black community leaders.

“The division they’re trying to sow. I can’t imagine running for president and vice president of the United States and closing out with hate. We are not going to close out with hate. We’re going to close out with solutions, joyfulness, hopefulness, and win this,” he added.

Walz also made the case for Harris’ “opportunity agenda,” a slate of economic policy proposals targeted to Black voters to lower costs, and make it easier to buy a home and start a business. Walz said the policies are part of an effort by the vice president to work alongside Black community leaders to improve the lives of Black Americans across the country.