Kamala Harris Allies Believe She is Best Suited to Defeat Trump in November

In a series of interviews since Kamala Harris announced her campaign for the Democratic U.S. presidential nomination, allies and supporters of the vice president have expressed their confidence in her ability to defeat Donald Trump in November. Senator Laphonza Butler, a lifelong friend of Harris, highlighted her qualifications as a truth-teller and prosecutor, making her well-suited to make the case against Trump.

Harris’ background as a former district attorney and state attorney general in California uniquely positions her to prosecute the case against Trump, who faces pending criminal indictments and has been found liable for sexual assault. Additionally, Harris’ identity as a Black, South Asian woman and daughter of immigrants aligns with the intersectional groups targeted by Trump and Republicans through policies like state abortion bans and mass deportations.

Representative Jim Clyburn praised Harris’ effectiveness as a U.S. senator and presidential candidate, noting her strong performance in Senate hearings and debates. Harris herself framed her candidacy as that of a prosecutor ready to take on Trump, highlighting her past actions holding perpetrators and fraudsters accountable.

With a successful campaign launch in Milwaukee, Harris has already raised over $100 million and gained momentum, leading in national polls against Trump. Allies like Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson and former DNC vice chair Michael Blake believe Harris is the right person to unite the nation and protect democracy. As voters learn more about Harris over the next 100 days, they are expected to see her as embodying the spirit of America and providing a stark contrast to the Republican candidate.