Vice President Kamala Harris ran a 107-day campaign under extraordinarily rare circumstances after President Biden dropped out of the race. But burdened by the legacy of her incumbency and the history of a nation that has been reluctant to elect a woman of color, Ms. Harris lost ground among most major groups of voters. Erica L. Green, a New York Times White House correspondent, explains what her emotional and defiant concession speech means to Black women in the country.
Key Points:
- Kamala Harris ran a 107-day campaign after President Biden dropped out
- She faced challenges due to her incumbency and the nation’s history
- Erica L. Green discusses the significance of her concession speech for Black women
