Challenging Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination was made practically impossible after Joe Biden endorsed her, transferring not only his political support but also his campaign's $96 million and 1,300 staff members to her. Despite the difficulty, the prospect of prominent Democrats, mostly white men, challenging a black woman vice president who is next in line is considered politically untenable in the current Democratic Party.
As Democrat after Democrat races to anoint Vice President Kamala Harris as their party’s presidential candidate, it has become clear that she will face no real challenge for the nomination.
Nate Cohn, chief political analyst for The Times, and Reid J. Epstein, a Times reporter covering politics, discuss what that smooth path for Ms. Harris could mean for her broader campaign.
Guest:
- Nate Cohn, the chief political analyst for The New York Times.
- Reid J. Epstein, who covers politics for The New York Times.
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