On a dramatic Sunday, Vice President Kamala Harris found herself thrust into the spotlight like never before.
With just 106 days left until Election Day, she has been called upon to lead the Democratic campaign in a race against time.
Harris’s immediate task is to win over the 4,700 Democratic delegates, including elected officials, former presidents, and superdelegates who had previously supported President Biden in the primaries.
Despite not being part of Biden’s inner circle, she was notified of his decision to step down and quickly set to work.
Reports indicate that Harris spent over 10 hours on the phone after Biden’s announcement.
Dressed casually in a hooded Howard University sweatshirt and workout sweats, she worked tirelessly to rally party support.
Sneakers and pizza with anchovies were her fuel as she made call after call.
Harris’s swift action, combined with Biden’s endorsement, yielded impressive results.
By the end of the day, notable figures like Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, California Governor Gavin Newsom, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, and North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper had all pledged their support.
Former President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton also voiced their backing on social media.
Most strikingly, Harris’s new position helped her raise $49.6 million in just one afternoon, with EMILY’s List announcing a $20 million campaign contribution in her favor.
Despite this flood of support, Harris has yet to receive endorsements from former President Barack Obama or former Speaker Nancy Pelosi—two figures who have historically been supportive of her.
This omission is notable given Obama’s previous guidance during her early VP years and Pelosi’s role as a fellow California Democrat.
Prosecuting Trump: A Familiar Strategy
As Harris steps into the role of leading the campaign, she plans to revisit a familiar theme from her 2020 presidential run: her experience as a prosecutor.
With Trump recently convicted of felonies in Manhattan, Harris’s team sees an opportunity to draw on her prosecutorial background to frame the campaign narrative.
Supporters, including Governor Gavin Newsom, have echoed this sentiment, highlighting Harris as the ideal person to challenge Trump’s vision for America.
Facing Criticism on Biden’s Health
The Vice President is also under scrutiny regarding her role in addressing Biden’s health. Republicans have accused her of being deeply involved in managing or covering up the issues related to Biden’s condition.
Former Trump aide Steven Miller has called for Harris to testify before Congress, questioning what she knew about Biden’s health and when she knew it.
Border Crisis Fallout
On another front, Harris faces criticism for her handling of the border crisis.
Despite her attempts to focus on the root causes of migration, Republicans have painted her as ineffective in managing the situation.
Trump campaign chief Chris LaCivita highlighted her as Biden’s ‘border czar,’ a role that has drawn considerable criticism.
Reports indicate that Harris has not engaged directly with key figures like Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens, fueling the narrative of her failure in this area.
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