US Election: Kamala Harris favoured to triumph in November poll

The 2024 Democrat campaign team has formally adopted the name “Harris for President” as its slogan going forward.

The initial adopted name ”Biden for president’ has been jettisoned after the US president, Joe Biden stepped down from the presidential race.

Officially, Vice-President Kamala Harris has been named the candidate for president in the 2024 cycle, according to a letter sent to the Federal Election Commission, external, or FEC.

Biden’s campaign war chest sat at $96m entering July, according to FEC filings. The party and several political action committees have additional funds that Harris will aim to secure by becoming the party’s official nominee.

Trevor Potter, a former FEC chairman who leads the Campaign Legal Center, said a “presumptive nominee stepping down months before Election Day is not an ordinary event, but it is also not a crisis”.

Harris can use Biden’s campaign funds because they shared a campaign committee, but “the rules are different” for a ticket that does not include the vice-president, Potter said.

Former US Democrat president, Barack Obama posited that a contest between two elderly white men, the US presidential election will likely force Donald Trump to contend with the much younger Kamala Harris, 59, who is consolidating support among Democrats and would be the first Black woman atop a major party’s ticket.

According to Obama, Harris is much more younger, fitter and has the capacity and stamina to take on Donald Trump and win.

Dan Pfeiffer, a former adviser to Barack Obama said, “It shakes things up entirely thus turning everything on its head.”

Cornell Belcher said of her, saying a Democratic pollster, Harris’s “X factor” is her potential appeal to a diversifying electorate.

“When you look at her, she is the Democrats’ best chance right now to re-engage and energise that coalition of younger, browner voters,” he said.

At last week’s Republican National Convention, Trump pollster and senior adviser Tony Fabrizio said the campaign was “100 percent ready” to take on Harris.

Below are some of the factors giving Harris a slight edge in the November poll

As Vice President, Kamala Harris is already in a position of significant influence and visibility, which would naturally position her as a leading contender.

Political Experience:

Harris has extensive political experience, having served as the Attorney General of California and as a U.S. Senator before becoming Vice President. This experience makes her a well-prepared candidate for the presidency.

Historical Significance:

As the first woman, first Black woman, and first person of South Asian descent to serve as Vice President, Harris has already made history, which could be a compelling narrative for her presidential candidacy.

Democratic Party Support:

Harris would likely have substantial support within the Democratic Party, given her role as Vice President and her previous experience in national politics.

Policy Influence:

As Vice President, Harris has been involved in various policy initiatives and high-profile issues, which could serve as a foundation for her presidential campaign.

Now that Biden has thrown in the towel in the presidential race, Harris’s candidacy would likely gain significant attention and support, positioning her as a strong contender for the presidency. However, this would depend on various political dynamics and decisions within the Democratic Party.