Kamala Harris..

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What is your opinion of her?

Also, there are Black republicans who ran but never stood a chance . So it is not like they aren't pay attention to their political beliefs

@Blueberries0112 everybody has the right to their own opinion. Free speech is a wonderful right so many people do not enjoy.

I'm not stupid, I know many, many people didn't vote for Obama purely because of his heritage. Those people are equally as clueless as those voting for Biden/Harris purely because of their association with minorities.

Don't get me wrong, I would have been pissed off no matter who won and I'm not even American.

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Also, there are Black republicans who ran but never stood a chance . So it is not like they aren't pay attention to their political beliefs

Here is one of republican who is black, So people are paying attention: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Carson

I don’t really like this thread. Stinks of something...

know many, many people didn't vote for Obama purely because of his heritage. Those people are equally as clueless as those voting for Biden/Harris purely because of their association with minorities.

I agree, I suppose it is true that some people can be , if I can find the right word" hyper focused identity policy that they forget to check what people actually stand for.

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Actually I support Biden and Harris and I love their policies the inclusiveness is just the cherry on top

From what I’ve seen, so far, I’m impressed by her.

[quote Wondering1215]@Blueberries0112 everybody has the right to their own opinion. Free speech is a wonderful right so many people do not enjoy.

I'm not stupid, I know many, many people didn't vote for Obama purely because of his heritage. Those people are equally as clueless as those voting for Biden/Harris purely because of their association with minorities.

Don't get me wrong, I would have been pissed off no matter who won and I'm not even American.[/quote]
I am sorry, I got carried away, after so many negativity from people, I am very excited about Harris , being a woman too that just maybe people would just back off . I would feel the same with any politicians too

Did you join Mumsnet purely to ask this question op? Or did you name change?

KH has an abrasive side. She's going to be painted as HIllary Clinton Mark 2. She's too much of a hawk for progressive Dems and simply being a Dem alienates her from Republicans. I like KH, I like bossy women who get things done & don't tolerate time-wasters. I like KH's directness, forensic mind and her "style". But (like all women politicians) she's on an interesting tightrope.

What articles? Gun Toting Weekly and the Stepford Times?

KH is a formidable cross examiner. Watching her question Jeff Sessions was like watching a cat toying with a mouse. She also left William Barr flailing. I'm sure Trump & co categorise her as a "nasty woman", so that makes me like her. But I also hope she drops the pronouns bullshit, because if she and Joe want to bring America together, pandering to insane identity politics and woke gas lighting will not go down well with the majority.

I really like her a lot.

Race is a weird thing in America. I remember watching a programme years ago about the abortion issue and how in some Southern states a black man who was anti abortion got in because although the majority in the state (not sure which) would not normally vote for a black man, they felt even stronger on abortion I guess!

I don't know much about her so cannot really comment , but she could be a really refreshing change from all the old white men!

I think the USA are lucky to have her. She looks dynamic, interesting, experienced and up to the job. I hope she is next president

Someone said they were pleased that the public voted regardless of gender - I don't believe that's so. I'm pretty sure that Biden only won (and had to fight for it) because a) he's an older white man who fits the presidential mould and b) a lot of people have had enough of Trump. I think if a white female candidate had been fielded for president then Trump would be celebrating his second term even now. Kamala Harris was part of the Biden deal, so here we are.

Having said that, I am hopeful about her being a professional, considered politician who will be an excellent example of appropriate behaviour and ethics. Time will tell I guess!

I think from what little I’ve seen of her that she looks great. She’s obviously very intelligent, very articulate. I hope one day she’s president.

I loved her speech last night and found her hugely impressive. She was attorney general of San Francisco so is clearly accomplished. I'm delighted there is a woman in that role and a bit racial.one... it's about time our young girls have that role model.

Sorry 'big racial' not 'bit racial'......

I'll decide when she shows us what she's bringing to the job.

Let's judge once Kamala Harris has had a period in the office. Vice President has specific responsibilities I understand.

@SirVixofVixHall. Everyone at my work has their pronouns on their signatures. I think this is quite normal now and not a threat to women’s rights in any way.

She seems smart, qualified and full of energy and purpose. What's not to like?

Hmm... first post on MN, claims to have read articles saying Kamala Harris is ‘dangerous’ but won’t provide links. Are you getting paid for this?

I am an admirer of our American philospher and activist, Cornel West, who I think puts it best: She's good, she's a moderate (which is what America needs right now), but like Biden, she won't be fighting for the worker. She'll side with the bosses.
She's not dangerous. She's just another politician who knows which side her bread is buttered.
It's like when you watch Obamas's speech he made upon visiting Flint Michigan. He took that sip of water and that moment crystalised (for me) who he is and what he stands for. They're all cut from the same cloth and I can't help but feel a bit flat about this election. Still, Trump's out and that's the result we needed, in my opinion.