Kamala Harris on the Verge of Making History, Prepared to Challenge Trump
The Democratic presidential nomination is on the brink of being secured by Vice President Kamala Harris, marking a significant moment in U.S. history as she stands to become the first Black woman and Asian American to lead a major party ticket.
In the upcoming 2024 general election, for the first time since 1976, the absence of candidates named Bush, Clinton, or Biden is notable.
Harris swiftly gained backing from influential Democrats and raised a record-breaking $81 million within 24 hours of President Joe Biden’s exit from the presidential race. In just a few days, Team Harris managed to raise $126 million following the endorsement.
As she gears up for a critical juncture in her journey, Harris is hitting the ground running, making a compelling case for why voters should choose her as the next president.
Harris’ narrative began in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she was born to an Indian mother and a Jamaican father. She attended law school at UC Law San Francisco and climbed the political ladder, starting as a deputy district attorney in Oakland in the 1990s before eventually becoming the first woman district attorney in San Francisco in 2004. She later made history as California’s first female and person of color elected as attorney general before moving on to the U.S. Senate in 2017.
Harris gained prominence for her work on the judicial and intelligence committees, particularly her strong stance on civil rights and abortion rights, which she grilled future Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh about during his confirmation hearings.
Despite running for president in 2019 and not clinching the Democratic nomination, Harris faced criticism from Rep. Tulsi Gabbard during debates for her record as a prosecutor, especially regarding her oversight of over 1,900 marijuana convictions in San Francisco.
After exiting the race in 2019, Harris was chosen by Biden as his running mate, setting the stage for her potential presidency.
Now, with the opportunity to become the next president of the United States, Harris faces the scrutiny of her policies and potential running mate selections as the speculation builds around her campaign.
Campaign ads are already being launched by Harris’ team, focusing on contrasting Republican positions on abortion rights. As she prepares to step into the limelight, Harris must navigate criticisms from both Republicans and Democrats on her past record and issues such as immigration and her time as a prosecutor.
With the Democratic convention looming, Republicans are sharpening their attacks on Harris. Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance recently criticized Harris, emphasizing the need for gratitude in leadership.
As both campaigns gear up for the impending election, the race intensifies with only a few months left before voters cast their ballots. Harris, in a statement in Wilmington, Delaware, emphasized the importance of grassroots efforts in winning the election.