“This is an alliance of those who feel powerless, with those who want absolute power.”

you fear absolute power is being sought;
I think it’s more that they want a voice, and they want real change

Harris would’ve signified a ratification of “The status quo is just fine, so why change it?”

everything is not fine

sometimes to let fresh air in, it’s not enough to open the window -
the whole damn wall needs demolishing; if only to send a message, and to rebuild