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The NPR Politics Podcast
Exploring Kamala Harris' Identity While Campaigning
Aug 7, 2024
Join political correspondent Susan Davis, White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram, and congressional correspondent Claudia Grisales as they delve into Kamala Harris' unique campaign approach. They discuss how her identity as a woman of color shapes public perceptions, yet isn't the cornerstone of her strategy. With insights on navigating diverse voter connections, the challenges posed by identity politics, and her appeal to young Latino voters, the conversation unravels the complexities of campaigning in a historic landscape.
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- Kamala Harris's campaign strategically minimizes her racial and gender identity, focusing instead on policy objectives and immediate electoral goals.
- The varying perceptions of her multiracial background highlight ongoing challenges and opportunities within voter groups, impacting her overall candidacy dynamics.
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Kamala Harris and Identity Politics
Kamala Harris's candidacy as the first woman of color to be a major political party's nominee brings race and gender into the forefront of the 2024 political landscape. Despite her unique background as a multiracial individual with an immigrant mother, Harris does not emphasize her racial and gender identity in her campaign speeches. This has led to misconceptions among voters about her comfort with her identity, while in reality, she holds a strong sense of self shaped by her upbringing. The podcast notes that Harris has historically been the 'first' in various roles, suggesting that discussions around her identity, while significant, can feel somewhat outdated to her.
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