I’ve done this in just about every election for twenty years: show up in a politically interesting place and talk with any voter who will talk with me. I knock on doors; you learn so much when you meet people at home. If nobody is answering their door I try parks, parking lots, markets, anything. I ask people how they’re voting but try also to learn a little bit about their lives. Few people are political experts but everyone is expert in their experience.
Twenty or so interviews around Pittsburgh are not enough for a poll but are enough for impressions. I came away with three about Kamala Harris: 1️⃣ The enthusiasm for her among many Democrats is genuine and warm. There’s a great feeling of relief after the weeks when it seemed their side might forfeit the game.
2️⃣ It’s also true that some Democrats feel left out of the selection process and have wished for something more open.
3️⃣ Many voters, regardless of party, have already picked up the early Republican criticisms of Harris — for example, associating her with Biden’s border policies. The work by both sides to define the new contender has only begun. | 
