5 Things You Need To Know About Kamala Harris

We’re reviewing Kamala Harris’s history and sharing our thoughts about her groundbreaking role on the Democratic party ticket.

1. The child of immigrants, Kamala Harris was particularly influenced by her mother.

2. This is not the first time Kamala Harris has made history.

3. Kamala Harris spent most of her career as a prosecutor.

4. Kamala Harris has had a long history of electoral success.

5. Kamala Harris is a centrist and pragmatist.

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Episode Resources:

• California's next A-G, city's pride (The Hindu)

• KAMALA HARRIS RIPS UP THE SCRIPT (CNN Politics)

• Kamala Harris, a ‘Top Cop’ in the Era of Black Lives Matter (The New York Times Magazine)

• Why Kamala Matters (San Francisco Magazine)

• How Kamala Harris Went From ‘Female Obama’ to Fifth Place (Politico)

• How Kamala Harris' Indian relatives helped shape her views on civil rights and civic duty (CNN)

• On Climate, Kamala Harris Has a Record and Profile for Action (Inside Climate News)

• Kamala Harris' Indian roots and why they matter (CNN)

• Kamala Harris: Who is Biden's running mate in 2020 US election? (BBC News)

• Sessions to Harris: ‘Rushed’ questioning ‘makes me nervous’ (YouTube)

• .Kamala Harris Makes Her Case (The New Yorker)

• Joe Biden Introduction of Senator Kamala Harris as Running Mate (C SPAN)