The New York Times wrote: “Joy is Not A Strategy.” “This is a winnable race for Harris, but she hasn’t won it yet. Far from it. She hasn’t been tested — really tested — since Biden stepped aside. She hasn’t given a single interview or news conference to face hard questions. But it’s really the debates that will be her test. Her advisers think she might get away with doing just one against Trump. I think they underestimate her challenge in earning voters’ trust. She needs to start proving herself outside her comfort zone… Harris can’t coast on ‘joy.’” 

Transparency isn’t just a buzzword; it’s the cornerstone of democracy. The notion that a candidate should withhold full policy details from the public is wrong and deceitful.

Voters have the right to scrutinize the specifics and make informed decisions about who will represent them. Whether you’re Republican, Democrat, Green, or Independent, everyone deserves to see the complete picture.

Merely saying “trust me” or promising that “the details will come later” is unacceptable. This approach insults the intelligence of voters, who are fed up with vague promises and empty rhetoric. If you’re unwilling to share the details of your policies, perhaps you’re in the wrong line of work.

The devil is always in the details, and those details are what matter most to the people impacted by your decisions.

So, do better. Be honest and transparent, and have the courage to stand by your policies. If you’re afraid of what people might say, it’s time to rethink your platform.

Voters deserve nothing less than the truth. Anything short of that is a disservice.