YES SHE CAN!

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I am not a citizen of the United States Of America, but a keen follower of American politics and its foreign policy. The officially stated goals of the foreign policy of the United States of America, including all the bureaus and offices in the United States Department of State, as mentioned in the Foreign Policy Agenda of the Department of State, are “to build and sustain a more democratic, secure, and prosperous world for the benefit of the American people and the international community.”

Relived Democrats backed Kamala Harris with millions of dollars in donations within hours of US President Joe Biden quitting the race for the White House in the belief that she could triumph over Donald Trump.

Could Kamala Harris become America’s first female president?

Vice President Kamala Harris has been by President Joe Biden’s side for the last four years and could make history if elected as America’s first female President. She’s already broken barriers, and now Harris could become the first Black woman and the first person of South Asian descent to head a major party’s presidential ticket. Biden announced that he stepped aside after a disastrous debate performance catalysed fears that the 81-year-old was too frail for a second term. Biden said that choosing Harris as his running mate was “the best decision I’ve made” and endorsed her as his successor.

Harris’s potential presidency is not just a political milestone, but a historical one. She is the first woman, Black person and person of South Asian descent to serve as vice president. If she becomes the Democratic nominee and defeats Republican candidate Donald Trump in November, she will be the first woman to serve as president. Harris described Biden’s decision to step aside as a “selfless and patriotic act,” saying he was “putting the American people and our country above everything else.” Her presidency would be a moment of pride for the nation. 

“I am honoured to have the President’s endorsement, and I intend to earn and win this nomination,” Harris said. “Over the past year, I have travelled across the country, talking with Americans about the clear choice in this momentous election.” 

Vice presidents are always in line to step into the top job if the president dies or is incapacitated. However, Harris has faced unusual scrutiny because of Biden’s age. He was the oldest president in history, taking office at 78 and announcing his reelection bid at 80. Harris is 59. In presidential years, she’s very youthful, and she certainly looks youthful and has a youthful energy and sparkles about her; even before Biden’s endorsement, Harris was widely viewed as the favourite to replace him on the ticket. The critical question, of course, is whether voters will back her. I firmly believe gender, rather than race, may prove a more significant challenge for Harris.

Vice President Kamala Harris signs her candidacy paperwork at the DNC in Washington, DC, July 25, 2024. (/Harris for President)

So far, the closest a woman has come to the White House was in 2016, when Hilary Clinton narrowly lost to Donald Trump in the race. Harris’s potential presidency could offer a strong contrast to Donald Trump and his running mate, J.D. Vance. In contrast to the two men, Harris, who is a leader on abortion rights, could attract younger, more progressive voters. Her presidency could mark a significant shift in gender and race representation in American politics, offering hope for a more inclusive future.

Born in Oakland, California, on October 20 1964, Harris began her career as an assistant district attorney focusing on sex crimes. She was later recruited to the San Francisco prosecutor’s office, where she focused on tackling teenage prostitution.

Harris’s journey is a testament to her resilience. Elected to the US Senate in November 2016, she announced her bid for the Democratic nomination for president a little over two years later. Despite the challenges, she suspended her campaign in December 2019, citing a lack of financial resources, and was named Biden’s vice presidential nominee the following year. Her determination and perseverance make her a true trailblazer, and she could be on the way to becoming the first woman to serve as president of the United States.

Author: Gbenga Teejay Okunlola

London, UK

teejayok@gmail.com

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