Her performance for 2020 was chaotic.
Kamala Harris experienced a notable high early in her 2020 presidential campaign: her initial launch. She kicked off her candidacy in January 2019 with an enthusiastic crowd of 20,000 in Oakland, California. However, her campaign quickly unraveled, and by December, she had withdrawn before the first primary vote.
Harris’s downfall was marked by a lack of financial resources, a clear message, and a unified campaign team—critical elements for a successful bid. Despite her potential appeal, akin to the Democratic Party’s previous figurehead, Barack Obama, she struggled to maintain momentum.
Joe Biden, who eventually secured the Democratic nomination, expressed mixed feelings about Harris’s exit, praising her intellect. With Biden now exiting the race, Harris is positioned as a leading contender for the presidency, receiving his endorsement. Nonetheless, potential challengers within the Democratic Party could disrupt her path, complicating the race against Donald Trump.
Maria Cardona, a Democratic National Committee member, warned of possible internal strife if prominent party figures undermined Harris’s candidacy. With the general election looming, Harris needs to avoid the pitfalls of her previous campaign. Her early campaign success was overshadowed by her inability to navigate national politics effectively. Her shift in positions on key issues, such as healthcare, and her difficulty in establishing a clear policy stance contributed to her campaign’s decline.
