Commentary by Arthur Piccolo
News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Thursday. October 31, 2024: We are so close to this crucial election, now only five days away. If Alexander Hamilton were alive today in 2024, himself a Caribbean immigrant like Kamala Harris’ father, what would Hamilton think of America’s challenges?
Both Hamilton and Vice President Kamala Harris share a unique heritage that symbolizes the American dream: both are courageous, transformative figures whose roots go back to the Caribbean.
Hamilton would see in Harris not just a candidate, but a figure who could embody his vision of a resilient, inclusive nation with a deep sense of purpose and an even better future.
Hamilton’s letters to a fellow patriot in the 1800s reveal his uncompromising commitment to leaders who put the nation above party politics, who are strong enough to protect unity, and who have the foresight to shape a prosperous future. Hamilton was not afraid to challenge even his fellow Federalists, he valued stability, vision and ambition for America.
In Kamala Harris, Hamilton can see a modern-day advocate of his ideals—one willing to tackle economic inequality, education reform, and an America rooted in justice and opportunity.
Hamilton would vote for Harris if he were alive today.
Hamilton championed the idea of a nation unafraid to lead in economic innovation and social justice. He pioneered the vision of a strong federal government that could lift up its people and compete globally, and he knew that the key to America’s success lay in expanding opportunity.
Today, Harris’s platform of economic justice, health care as a right, and equality of opportunity would resonate deeply with Hamilton’s beliefs. He would see her candidacy as an opportunity to revive a government that can lift people up, not just appease them with temporary fixes and lies.
To win this election in the closing days, VP Harris will do well to channel Hamilton’s courage and tenacity. Presenting a vision that transcends ordinary promises and speaks directly to the core values of American progress, it will fulfill Hamilton’s belief in a united and prosperous nation.
This election isn’t just about defeating a rival — it’s about reclaiming the inclusive, innovative and aspirational America that Hamilton championed.
For the future of our republic, Harris should seize the moment to remind Americans what leadership like Hamilton’s can accomplish.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Arthur Piccolo is President of the Bowling Green Association of New York and a frequent contributor to News Americas
