KAMALA HARRIS, TILL now a heartbeat away from the presidency, could well become the first American president of Indian origin. In the past, there had not been much excitement about her candidacy, but once President Joe Biden 'anointed' her his successor, it is as if she has been reincarnated. Democrats cannot get enough of Harris, her trademark joyful laugh, occasional goofiness and the stern prosecutorial air.
For Democrats who were shellshocked by Biden's lacklustre debate performance against Donald Trump, Harris has come as an avenging angel. She is now the Rocky Balboa kind of fighter whose fiery words are pure music to them and they would love to see her take on Trump in a national debate. They, however, know that it is going to be a very close election, especially in the battleground states. The results may be decided by a few thousand votes, so Democratic operatives are keen not to repeat the complacency that cost them the 2016 election when Trump beat Hillary Clinton.
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