Long-doubted by Democrats, Kamala Harris faces her biggest political moment

WASHINGTON This week, Kamala Harris will accept the Democratic Party's presidential nomination on stage at the DNC in Chicago. This is a momentous day in her political career.

59-year-old Harris has endured years of doubts about her eligibility to seek the presidency from members of her own party, including President Joe Biden, with whom she is still vice president.
Harris has developed devoted alliances within her party, honed her political acumen, and gained credibility on important topics like abortion rights over the years. She's been ready for this crucial moment thanks to her efforts. With less than 80 days until the election, Harris will have the chance to formally accept the Democratic nomination on Thursday. This will be her chance to reintroduce herself to the public and show that she is competent of leading a party that hasn't always viewed her as its natural leader.

It has not been an easy path for her thus far. Following her unsuccessful 2019 presidential campaign in which she was unable to establish a distinct political persona, Harris faced criticism for her lack of conviction in supporting a variety of progressive causes. Despite a significant development in 2019 Her campaign eventually fell apart before the first primary vote, despite the fact that she had contested Biden's record on racial desegregation during the debate.

When Biden selected Harris as his running mate eight months later, she became the first woman of color to get a vice presidential nomination. She was sworn in as the nation's first female vice president in January 2021. Her vice presidency, however, was marred by early gaffes, such as a contentious interview given while traveling abroad to Guatemala and Mexico.

Harris's supporters contend that because she was the first woman and person of color to fill the position, she was under tremendous pressure from the beginning. After Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court in 2022, she eventually assumed a more significant role in foreign policy and rose to prominence as the administration's principal advocate on abortion rights. Her initiatives helped electors become more engaged in the midterm elections, which prepared the way for her current presidential campaign.

Harris will have to refine her remarks on important topics like immigration, crime, inflation, and the economy as she gets ready to speak at the Democratic convention. Clarifying her left-leaning stance from her 2019 campaign will also be difficult.

Harris's supporters think she's ready to take advantage of this opportunity despite the obstacles. She has unified the Democratic Party around her candidacy and is prepared to face off against former President Donald Trump in what looks to be a close and unpredictable race thanks to the extensive political network she has amassed over the years. — BBC