Harris bursts through another barrier, becoming the first female, first Black and first South Asian vice president-elect
4 years, 1 month ago

Harris bursts through another barrier, becoming the first female, first Black and first South Asian vice president-elect

CNN  

CNN — Kamala Harris, who on Saturday became America’s first female, first Black and first South Asian vice president-elect, represents a new face of political power after an election all about who wields power and how they use it. Harris’ triumph, in particular, marks a new high point in a career of barrier-breaking accomplishments, from San Francisco district attorney to California attorney general to just the second-ever Black female US senator. Drew Angerer/Getty Images Harris confronts former Vice President Joe Biden, left, during the first Democratic debates in June 2019. Harris’ mother put it best: “Kamala, you may be the first to do many things, but make sure you’re not the last.” This story has been updated with remarks from Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on Saturday night.

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Kamala 2028? Insiders reveal Harris may still have her sights set on the White House
1 month ago

Kamala 2028? Insiders reveal Harris may still have her sights set on the White House

Daily Mail  

Vice President Kamala Harris is now in Hawaii enjoying a long vacation after her dramatic defeat by President-elect Donald Trump. US Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris eats Doritos and thanks senior staff aboard Air Force Two Despite some hesitation, Harris has generated a lot of sympathetic reactions from professional Democrats in Washington. US President Joe Biden, left, …

Biden should resign to make Harris first woman US President, says former aide
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1 month, 1 week ago

Biden should resign to make Harris first woman US President, says former aide

India Today  

A former aide of Kamala Harris set the cat among the pigeons after suggesting that Joe Biden should resign and make his deputy the first woman President of the United States till Donald Trump takes charge on January 20, 2025. Jamal Simmons, Harris's former communications director, argued that the move would turn the tables on Trump, who defied projections to …

Column: Lots to blame for Harris’ dismal finish, including blunders by Obama and Biden
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Column: Lots to blame for Harris’ dismal finish, including blunders by Obama and Biden

LA Times  

Former President Obama talks with Vice President Kamala Harris in the East Room of the White House in April 2022. Anyway, Biden’s preferred woman of color for vice president was Harris, the then-California senator whose own White House bid had bombed. But the Biden-Harris ticket ousted Trump from the White House, with the scheming poor loser refusing to concede defeat …

Harris ally says there's a 'feeling of betrayal’ toward white woman after exit polls
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Harris ally says there's a 'feeling of betrayal’ toward white woman after exit polls

Raw Story  

A Democratic ally of both President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris said Thursday that there is a “feeling of betrayal” toward white women – the majority of whom voted for President-elect Donald Trump – who she bluntly stated, “is a sexist” and “white nationalist.” “Racism and sexism seem to be the reason,” said Melanie L. Campbell, who chairs …

Under extraordinary circumstances Harris stepped up, led historic campaign: Biden
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Under extraordinary circumstances Harris stepped up, led historic campaign: Biden

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden on Wednesday applauded Vice President Kamala Harris for leading a historic campaign under extraordinary circumstances. She's been a tremendous partner and public servant full of integrity, courage, and character," Biden said in a statement. "Under extraordinary circumstances, she stepped up and led a historic campaign that embodied what's possible when guided by a strong moral compass …

Photos this week: October 31-November 7, 2024
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Photos this week: October 31-November 7, 2024

CNN  

Four years after losing the presidency, Donald Trump won it back in Tuesday’s election. “I want to thank the American people for the extraordinary honor of being elected your 47th president and your 45th president,” Trump said at an election-night event in West Palm Beach, Florida. “This will truly be the golden age of America.” Trump’s victory comes in the …

Harris says nation must accept election results while urging supporters to keep fighting
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Harris says nation must accept election results while urging supporters to keep fighting

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Faced with a sweeping rejection by American voters, Kamala Harris conceded the presidential election to Donald Trump on Wednesday and encouraged supporters to continue fighting for their vision of the country. “That doesn’t mean we won’t win.” Harris’ decisive defeat shattered hopes that she could rescue Democrats’ chances after President Joe Biden’s reelection effort stalled and she replaced …

Kamala Harris did not win the race to White House. But she has many other firsts under her belt
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kamala Harris did not win the race to White House. But she has many other firsts under her belt

Firstpost  

Kamala Harris failed to defeat Donald Trump in the White House bid. Kamala Harris’ many firsts Harris is the first woman Vice President of the US, along with being the first black woman and South Asian American to occupy the post. Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala speaks as she and US President Joe Biden deliver remarks on gun violence …

Kamala Harris under fire for delaying concession speech as both she and Biden remain silent on Trump victory
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kamala Harris under fire for delaying concession speech as both she and Biden remain silent on Trump victory

Daily Mail  

Kamala Harris has yet to concede the 2024 election to Donald Trump, and the pressure on her to do so is mounting. Vice President Kamala Harris has not conceded the presidential election to Donald Trump despite multiple news outlets claiming the Republican has won. US President Joe Biden and US Vice President Kamala Harris attend an event on gun violence …

What went wrong for Harris: Trying to ‘turn the page’ while still in office
1 month, 2 weeks ago

What went wrong for Harris: Trying to ‘turn the page’ while still in office

LA Times  

In the end, Vice President Kamala Harris could not overcome a central contradiction: She was the “turn the page” candidate who served with Joe Biden, the oldest and one of the least popular presidents in history. Voters wait in line at a polling station in Orlando, Fla. “The previous four years, my eyes didn’t lie to me,” said CT Tilghman, …

Kamala Harris concedes to Trump but insists fight will go on
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kamala Harris concedes to Trump but insists fight will go on

Al Jazeera  

The Democrat congratulated her Republican rival during a phone call and offered to help with peaceful transfer of power. Vice President Kamala Harris has sought to reassure her supporters that, while they did not win the United States presidential election this year, the fight is far from over. “Hear me when I say the light of America’s promise will always …

Harris targets voters in last ditch election efforts
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Harris targets voters in last ditch election efforts

ABC  

Sabra Lane: Our North America correspondent Barbara Miller is following the Harris campaign. Barbara Miller: Well, it looks like a relatively quiet day after a pretty hectic final day of campaigning culminating in that election eve rally in Philadelphia. For example, she's done one with a radio show in Atlanta, and she was clearly targeting black men there, speaking to …

Harris' Rise and Trump's Uncertain Path to the White House
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Harris' Rise and Trump's Uncertain Path to the White House

India Today  

The 2024 presidential election between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris is nearing an uncertain conclusion, with both candidates trailing in several key states. Trump has repeatedly claimed victory while Harris has focused on unifying a diverse coalition of voters. The outcome of the election will have significant implications for the future of American democracy, with control of both chambers of …

Harris or Trump for President? Whoever wins the race to White House – the US voters will make history. Here is how
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Harris or Trump for President? Whoever wins the race to White House – the US voters will make history. Here is how

Live Mint  

After the high-octane campaigning until Monday, the polling opened in United States on Tuesday with Vice President Kamala Harris pitted against former President Donald Trump for the coveted Presidential post Polls opened across many states, including Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, New Hampshire and Virginia on Tuesday evening, IST. The race to the White House is predicted to be a …

Kamala Harris's Secret Recipe for Victory: A Glimpse into the Final Stretch of the Election
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kamala Harris's Secret Recipe for Victory: A Glimpse into the Final Stretch of the Election

Hindustan Times  

The article discusses the ongoing presidential election in the United States, highlighting the close race and the impact of various factors on the outcome. It focuses on the efforts of Kamala Harris' campaign to attract women voters, particularly in swing states, and the role of celebrity appearances and political rhetoric in swaying undecided voters.

Kamala Harris: From Vice-President to First Black Woman Running for President
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kamala Harris: From Vice-President to First Black Woman Running for President

India Today  

The 2024 US presidential election is shaping up to be a nail-biter, with Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump locked in a tight battle. With a day to go for polling, both Harris and Trump are at the centre of global attention. However, both faced different political landscapes in the closing days of the 2020 election.

Why Kamala Harris’ Haters Will Always Have Something To Say
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Why Kamala Harris’ Haters Will Always Have Something To Say

Huff Post  

From boardrooms to sports arenas, Black women’s excellence is often scrutinized as if it isn’t legitimate, innate or rightfully earned. It was triggering when I heard conservative conspiracy theories that Harris’ Tiffany & Co. earrings were actually listening devices, or that she was given the questions ahead of time. As a former executive media trainer, I happen to know that …

Opinion: America’s Next Chapter: The Case for Kamala Harris
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Opinion: America’s Next Chapter: The Case for Kamala Harris

Huff Post  

We are among the millions of Americans who have already cast their votes for Kamala Harris for president. When she’s crafting solutions for America’s future, she’s thinking about the single parent working two jobs who couldn’t make it to the town hall; the rural family struggling with internet access who couldn’t join the virtual meeting; the first-generation college student studying …

Kamala Harris caught on hot mic admitting concern with election campaign
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kamala Harris caught on hot mic admitting concern with election campaign

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Kamala Harris has been caught on a hot mic admitting …

Harris rally latest: ‘I’m not perfect’, but Trump is a ‘petty tyrant’, says Kamala Harris in closing election pitch at the Ellipse in Washington DC
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Harris rally latest: ‘I’m not perfect’, but Trump is a ‘petty tyrant’, says Kamala Harris in closing election pitch at the Ellipse in Washington DC

The Telegraph  

Kamala Harris admitted she is not perfect but labelled Donald Trump “a petty tyrant” at a rally delivered at the spot where he “sent an armed mob” to storm the Capitol. The site of the speech in Washington DC was chosen deliberately to contrast Ms Harris’s assurance she wished to unite the country with Trump’s politics of “division, chaos and …

Harris And Beyoncé Ignite A Houston Rally With A Double-Barreled Argument Against Trump
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Harris And Beyoncé Ignite A Houston Rally With A Double-Barreled Argument Against Trump

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING HOUSTON — Kamala Harris and Beyoncé ignited a Houston rally with a double-barreled argument against Donald Trump on Friday, with the superstar telling the Democratic nominee’s biggest crowd ever that it was “time to sing a new song” as Harris warned that her GOP opponent was dead set on further eroding women’s rights. I’m here as a …

Sarah Jessica Parker shares presidential endorsement less than two weeks before 2024 election
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Sarah Jessica Parker shares presidential endorsement less than two weeks before 2024 election

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sarah Jessica Parker made reference to her Sex and the City …

Kamala Harris's Indian Roots Could Shape US-India Relations
2 months ago

Kamala Harris's Indian Roots Could Shape US-India Relations

Live Mint  

The potential Kamala Harris presidency could have significant implications for India. As the first woman president, she could carry forward the Biden administration's firm stance against Russian war in Ukraine and efforts to curb Chinese influence in Asia. This could lead to a closer relationship between the two nations, with a focus on areas like AI, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure. …

Indian Roots Could Be Advantage for Kamala Harris in US Presidential Polls
2 months, 1 week ago

Indian Roots Could Be Advantage for Kamala Harris in US Presidential Polls

Hindustan Times  

The 2024 US Presidential elections are tight, with both candidates pulling close in the polls. In Pennsylvania, Trump addressed two rallies earlier this week, while Harris had former President Barack Obama try to close out the state for the Democrats. The race is also influenced by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and Ukraine, which are major concerns for …

Is Kamala Harris failing to mobilise Black voters? Barack Obama admonishes ‘brothers’ for not…
2 months, 1 week ago

Is Kamala Harris failing to mobilise Black voters? Barack Obama admonishes ‘brothers’ for not…

Live Mint  

Kamala Harris, as the first woman of Black and South Asian descent in the vice presidency, encounters hurdles in appealing to Black voters. Former US President Barack Obama urged Black voters to look past "the idea of having a woman as president" amid concerns that Kamala Harris is failing to mobilise the community. The first Black US President said the …

Kamala Harris reassures world that she is still confident in Joe Biden's mental ability to serve president despite recent gaffes
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Kamala Harris reassures world that she is still confident in Joe Biden's mental ability to serve president despite recent gaffes

Daily Mail  

Vice President Kamala Harris is still vouching for President Joe Biden's mental and physical stamina, even as he continues showing signs of his age. Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris applauds U.S. President Joe Biden US President Joe Biden welcomes Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris to the stage during the 2024 Phoenix Awards Dinner On Saturday, …

Kamala Harris challenges Donald Trump's masculinity
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Kamala Harris challenges Donald Trump's masculinity

Salon  

When Joe Biden passed the torch to Kamala Harris, she almost immediately went on the attack against Donald Trump. We need your help to stay independent Subscribe today to support Salon's progressive journalism As the Post reports, the Harris campaign is seeking to challenge Trump's masculinity directly, "sending surrogates on cable news to mock Trump’s rejection of another meeting in …

Black voters in critical swing state reveal their biggest fears about a President Harris - and why life was BETTER under Trump
3 months ago

Black voters in critical swing state reveal their biggest fears about a President Harris - and why life was BETTER under Trump

Daily Mail  

A new shock poll conducted by the NAACP last week showed that one in four black men under 50 say they're going to back President Donald Trump. 'She kept saying that she's a warrior,' Bryanna said of Harris's performance at last week's ABC News debate, 'but… I don't think she is a warrior, like a fighter, like she said she …

Over 100 former Republican officials, lawmakers endorse Harris
3 months ago

Over 100 former Republican officials, lawmakers endorse Harris

China Daily  

Democratic presidential nominee and US Vice President Kamala Harris gestures as she addresses the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute's 47th Annual Leadership Conference in Washington US, Sept 18, 2024. NEW YORK - More than 100 former US Republican officials and lawmakers endorsed Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday, while calling Republican candidate and former President Donald Trump "unfit …

As a Black woman, here’s why I don’t want to Kamala to make her candidacy about race
3 months, 1 week ago

As a Black woman, here’s why I don’t want to Kamala to make her candidacy about race

The Independent  

There was a heart-stopping moment in Tuesday’s US presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, when I needed to take a deep breath and thought to myself: “Here we go…” It came 80 minutes in, when Donald Trump returned to one of his favourite topics, Kamala Harris’s racial heritage – and how, in his words, she had “turned Black”, …

Kamala Harris says she is different from Biden, claims she offers a 'new generation of leadership'
3 months, 1 week ago

Kamala Harris says she is different from Biden, claims she offers a 'new generation of leadership'

The Hindu  

Vice President Kamala Harris, who presents herself as the candidate of change as she runs for President against Republican Donald Trump, said on Friday that she's different from President Joe Biden because she offers "a new generation of leadership". In her first solo television interview, since she became the Democratic Presidential nominee, Ms. Harris also criticised the “hate and division …

Harris’ past debates: A prosecutor’s style with narrative flair but risks in a matchup with Trump
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Harris’ past debates: A prosecutor’s style with narrative flair but risks in a matchup with Trump

Associated Press  

▶ Follow the AP’s live coverage and analysis as Donald Trump and Kamala Harris meet for their first debate. “She can meet the moment,” said Marc Short, who led Republican Vice President Mike Pence’s debate preparation against Harris in the fall of 2020. “She’s found a very good balance.” FILE - Democratic presidential candidates Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., left, and …

Indian-American entrepreneur releases song to mobilise South Asians to vote for Kamala Harris
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian-American entrepreneur releases song to mobilise South Asians to vote for Kamala Harris

The Hindu  

To harness the power of Bollywood music, an Indian-American entrepreneur and a major fundraiser for the Democratic party has released a music video to mobilise South Asians in key battleground states to vote for presidential candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris in the November 5 election. The song, "Nacho Nacho", has been performed by Bollywood singer Shibani Kashyap and produced …

Donald Trump vs Kamala Harris: He is a master at making everything about him so…, Democrats warn ahead of TV debate
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump vs Kamala Harris: He is a master at making everything about him so…, Democrats warn ahead of TV debate

Live Mint  

Donald Trump vs Kamala Harris: Democrats are warning Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of her debate with Donald Trump, emphasizing the need for focus and discipline. Democrats have issued a major warning to Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of her highly anticipated debate with Donald Trump. Polls show Trump, Harris tied neck-and-neck The US presidential race remains neck-and-neck according to …

Kamala Harris’ strategy on identity politics is finally working.
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Kamala Harris’ strategy on identity politics is finally working.

Slate  

If Kamala Harris wins the 2024 election, she will be the first female president ever, and the first Black and Indian female president too. Harris’ answer: “I am running because I believe that I am the best person to do this job at this moment for all Americans, regardless of race and gender.” But, she added, she did see the …

Former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney says she will vote for Vice President Harris
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney says she will vote for Vice President Harris

NPR  

Former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney says she will vote for Vice President Harris toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Former Rep. Liz Cheney, a Wyoming Republican whose fierce criticism of former President Donald Trump cost her her congressional seat, said she will be voting for Vice President Kamala Harris in November. Sponsor Message Cheney's remarks, which were shared by an attendee …

Donald Trump claims Kamala Harris is a 'nasty person' - and a moment from her debate with Mike Pence proves it
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump claims Kamala Harris is a 'nasty person' - and a moment from her debate with Mike Pence proves it

Daily Mail  

Kamala Harris' viral moment in her debate against Mike Pence in 2020 is proof the current vice president is horrible,' according to Donald Trump. During the debate in Salt Lake City, Utah on October 7, 2020, the two candidates were seated for the duration and at one point Harris rebuked Pence's interruption with: 'Mr. Donald Trump said proof that Kamala …

Harris projects herself as candidate of continuity, change, consensus
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Harris projects herself as candidate of continuity, change, consensus

Hindustan Times  

Washington: In her first interview since becoming the Democratic Party nominee for president, Kamala Harris projected herself as the candidate of continuity by owning Joe Biden’s legacy; as the candidate of change by promising to bring the decade-old “era” marked by Donald Trump’s dominance to an end; and as the candidate of consensus by reaching out to both swing voters …

The interview: Kamala Harris’ inaugural sit-down was most notable for seeming ... ordinary
3 months, 3 weeks ago

The interview: Kamala Harris’ inaugural sit-down was most notable for seeming ... ordinary

Associated Press  

After avoiding a probing interview by a journalist for the first month of her sudden presidential campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris’ first one Thursday was notable mostly in how routine it seemed. CNN’s Dana Bash, sitting down with Harris and running mate Tim Walz in a Georgia restaurant, asked her about some issues where she had changed positions, the historical …

What past interviews with Harris reveal —and don't— about her current campaign
3 months, 3 weeks ago

What past interviews with Harris reveal —and don't— about her current campaign

NPR  

What past interviews with Harris reveal —and don't— about her current campaign NPR has interviewed Kamala Harris five times since she was elected vice president. AILSA CHANG, HOST: Tomorrow in Georgia, Vice President Kamala Harris will sit down with her running mate, Tim Walz, for a joint interview on CNN. Well, in terms of previous positions, NPR has done five …

CAROLINE GRAHAM: My chat with a black woman Uber driver that revealed why Kamala's path to the White House won't be nearly as smooth as America's liberal elite believe
3 months, 4 weeks ago

CAROLINE GRAHAM: My chat with a black woman Uber driver that revealed why Kamala's path to the White House won't be nearly as smooth as America's liberal elite believe

Daily Mail  

Thousands of wildly enthusiastic Democrats cheered their political idols Barack and Michelle Obama and Bill and Hillary Clinton in what one teary-eyed delegate called 'the ultimate political love-fest'. This pre-election orgy – otherwise known as the Democratic National Convention – culminated with the official crowning of Kamala Harris as candidate to take on Donald Trump in November's US presidential election. …

Kamala Harris true to her identities: South Asians for Harris chief Harini Krishnan
4 months ago

Kamala Harris true to her identities: South Asians for Harris chief Harini Krishnan

Hindustan Times  

Chicago: Harini Krishnan is the national organising director of the South Asians for Harris and an elected member of the Democratic National Committee from California. In 2016, when Donald Trump became president, Krishnan decided to become a political organiser, joined Harvard to attend a course on political organising, and went to Harris’s Senate office to offer her support. Krishnan led …

How Kamala Harris would govern
4 months ago

How Kamala Harris would govern

Live Mint  

CHICAGO—President Biden came into office trumpeting a sweeping agenda to rescue the shellshocked American economy, with his advisers comparing his ambitions to those of Presidents Lyndon Johnson and Franklin D. Roosevelt. So far, Harris has endorsed many of Biden’s leftovers—the suite of proposals that he didn’t manage to get through Congress, from paid family leave to affordable child care. “Of …

Granderson: Harris changed the election. This election changes America
4 months ago

Granderson: Harris changed the election. This election changes America

LA Times  

A capacity crowd cheers the nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris at the conclusion of the Democratic National Convention on Thursday night. “But I’m no stranger to unlikely journeys.” Starting with the tea party movement, it felt as if progressives had ceded the idea of “love of country” to the angry mob seething about the election of President Obama and …

Column: Kamala Harris doesn’t need to say her presidency would be historic. She shows it
4 months ago

Column: Kamala Harris doesn’t need to say her presidency would be historic. She shows it

LA Times  

Three words that every journalist hears, with infuriating regularity, from professors, editors and readers. This week, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, vice presidential nominee Tim Walz and many other luminaries at the Democratic National Convention proved just how important, and effective, that simple rule can be. Doug Emhoff spoke of Harris’ role as “Momala” in their blended family; his ex-wife …

Kamala Harris may rise or fall on whether voters are ready to embrace America’s changing face
4 months ago

Kamala Harris may rise or fall on whether voters are ready to embrace America’s changing face

LA Times  

Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, speaks during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Thursday. From its opening moments, Vice President Kamala Harris’ acceptance speech made clear that no issue will shape the 2024 presidential election so much as voter attitudes toward America’s rapidly changing face. As Harris continued, she placed the immigrant drive for success at …

Harris' family members are popping up around Chicago this week during the DNC. Here's who's who
4 months ago

Harris' family members are popping up around Chicago this week during the DNC. Here's who's who

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A look at members of Harris' …

For all her star power, Kamala Harris is still ‘a blank slate’ to many voters
4 months ago

For all her star power, Kamala Harris is still ‘a blank slate’ to many voters

LA Times  

Vice President Kamala Harris will make history Thursday night as the first woman of color to accept a major party presidential nomination. It’s the story of the vast majority of Americans trying to build a better life.” Polling and focus groups suggest many Americans know who Harris is but not much about her. She is in a race to define …

VIDEO: Obama brings huge support for Harris, polarisation warning if Trump gets second term | TAKEAWAYS
4 months ago

VIDEO: Obama brings huge support for Harris, polarisation warning if Trump gets second term | TAKEAWAYS

India TV News  

Warning of a difficult fight ahead, former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama on Tuesday called on the nation to embrace Kamala Harris in urgent messages to the Democratic National Convention that were at times both hopeful and ominous. She then tore into Republican Donald Trump, a sharp shift from the 2016 convention speech in which she told her party, …

Editorial: Harris’ nomination marks an extraordinary moment in American history
4 months ago

Editorial: Harris’ nomination marks an extraordinary moment in American history

LA Times  

Barely a month ago, it was hard to imagine anything but a fraught and woebegone Democratic National Convention presided over by a post-debate President Biden sinking in the polls to Donald Trump. Instead, Vice President Kamala Harris arrives in Chicago this week on an astonishing and unexpected groundswell of support and enthusiasm as the presidential candidate who wasn’t supposed to …

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