Kamala Harris is the first Indian American and the first black woman to run for US vice-president on a major party ticket. Lauren Gambino discusses why, as Joe Biden’s running mate, Harris is in prime position to go one step further
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This episode first aired on Today in Focus, the Guardian’s global daily news podcast.
Usually the Democratic party’s convention is a big event in the election cycle, as representatives across the country meet to officially endorse their presidential nominations. This year it is all happening online, but Joe Biden’s announcement that his running mate would be Kamala Harris has energised activists – and brought swift attacks from Donald Trump.
Harris is the first Indian American and the first black woman to run for US vice-president on a major party ticket. Lauren Gambino tells Mythili Rao that Harris has a fascinating backstory and that her political ideology is not easy to pigeonhole.
Source: US Politics - theguardian.com
