Kamala Harris: US Vice President and Potential Biden Successor | US News
Kamala Harris made history as the first woman to serve as vice president four years ago in the US.
Speculations about her potentially replacing Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee in the upcoming 6 November election have surfaced amidst concerns about the president’s fitness for office.
Despite the Biden campaign’s reassurance that he will remain the nominee, rumors persist. Here is a closer look at Harris’ path to Vice Presidency, her potential candidacy, and her response to the speculations.
Before vice presidency
Kamala Harris was raised in Oakland, California by immigrant parents who were highly respected in their fields. She developed an interest in law from a young age and pursued a career in prosecuting criminal cases.
Her career in law led her to become the first female district attorney for San Francisco and later the attorney general of California. In 2016, she won the US Senate race in California, gaining national attention for her prosecutorial skills.
Although Harris dropped out of the 2020 presidential race due to financial constraints, she was selected as Joe Biden’s running mate in August 2021, making history as the first black female running mate for a major party.
Upon being sworn in as vice president, Kamala Harris became the first woman, first black person, and person of South Asian descent to hold the office, making her the highest-ranking woman in the American government.
Despite the current speculation, Kamala Harris remains loyal to Joe Biden and focuses on her duties as vice president, emphasizing the importance of the upcoming election.
Kamala Harris remains focused on her role as vice president, supporting Joe Biden and emphasizing the importance of the upcoming election.
She has not entertained questions about a potential presidential bid, reaffirming her commitment to working with Joe Biden and ensuring the success of his administration. Joe Biden has expressed confidence in her abilities and has no plans to step aside for her unless polls suggest otherwise.
