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The most surprising aspect of Kamala Harris' big surge

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A recent poll found that Americans trusted her with handling the economy more than the Republican ticket.

Historically, voters have tended to perceive Republicans as better stewards of the economy.

But with Vice President Kamala Harris atop the Democratic presidential ticket, the ground is shifting.

People may not be sold on her solving all their money woes, but enough voters appear willing to consider the idea that she might be better.

Much of the economy is good on paper; inflation and wages are coming down.

The Federal Reserve is likely to slash interest rates in September .

The task for Harris is to define an economic identity and agenda before others beat her to it.

She starts with a much blanker slate than folks might expect the sitting vice president to.

On the economy, it's almost as if Harris fell out of a coconut tree.

The problem with being a blank canvas is that anyone can paint on it.