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REPORTING. Kamala Harris, from faded vice-president to pop icon of the American presidential election
REPORTING. Kamala Harris, from faded vice-president to pop icon of the American presidential election
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Kamala Harris is taking off in the polls, to the point of overtaking her Republican rival, Donald Trump, in certain consultations. But how did the Democratic candidate for the American presidential election conquer hearts in such a short time?
The American presidential election seems to be entering a turning point, as Kamala Harris is ahead of Donald Trump in several polls. Until now in the shadow of President Joe Biden, the discreet vice-president has become, in the space of a few months, the hope of the country’s Democrats. But also, a pop icon.
However, originally, no one would have counted on her to take over from Joe Biden: “Until the day before Joe Biden’s announcement, no one believed in Kamala Harris”explains Hind Ziane, founder of “Political Generation”. Then, “in a few hours, she managed to raise millions”points out Hind Ziane. Kamala Harris quickly established herself, to the great displeasure of Donald Trump, as the candidate of modernity. His secret? His mastery of popular storytelling, and choice allies: Beyonce gave him the rights to her title Freedomwhich Kamala Harris made her campaign anthem.
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