What can prevent Kamala Harris' ascent to become the POTUS? Here is a critical reason

The US which is founded on the principles of equality, democracy and civil liberties has still not elected a woman as its Commander in Chief throughout its history. The election of Kamala Harris to the office of the Vice-President in 2020 came as a surprise to many of the conservatives. If Biden were to stand down and be replaced on the ballot box, Harris is likely to replace him as the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee. She is expected to put up a fight in a contest in which she is only narrowly trailing behind Trump. However, there could be historical and sociological reasons that could prevent her victory, according to political analysts.

Historical reasons:

It was only in 2008 that the US for the first time elected an individual from the Afro-Asian community. Barack Obama won the election and served in office for two terms in office. Further, the Americans and especially the White American males had been challenged politically and had enough of experimenting with ‘diversity’. When Hilary Clinton contested the election against Trump in 2016, she lost the election.

Generally, American voters have been conditioned towards picking a white male and this is what happened when Trump won the election in 2016. Analysts point out that Clinton won the popular vote but lost the electoral college vote. No woman has served as the President of the US.

Why will Kamala Harris find it difficult in the upcoming election?

Though handling political campaigns is not her forte she brings to the table vast administrative and legislative experience. Though, this may not be what the voters consider on the polling day. Biden despite his health challenges is a white man and replacing him at this stage may not go down well with the Democrats and the larger voter base. Replacing Biden with Harris is not likely to be well received by the voters due to their existing biases.


FAQs
Has Kamala Harris picked her running mate if she were to receive a presidential bid?
There have been media reports that she is considering three candidates from the swing states to be her running mate. Having a white male as a running mate may ensure that the party’s voters are not upset and the vote bank remains intact.

Has Kamala Harris been campaigning in the upcoming presidential election?
She has been addressing rallies in some key swing states. She has extended her support to Biden and lashed out at Trump on a variety of issues.