Former Vice President Joe Biden’s selection of Sen. Kamala Harris as his vice presidential nominee is historic. If the ticket is elected in the fall, the California Democrat will be the first woman, Black woman and Indian American to become vice president.
The impact of Harris on the election result, however, is likely to be far more minimal. Vice presidents rarely move the dial significantly, so Harris’ selection matters a lot more for 2021 and beyond than it does for 2020. …
If Biden and Harris win, she is likely to have a major say in the next presidential administration’s priorities. And as mentioned, she’d be the first woman, Black woman and Indian American to become vice president. Beyond the historic nature Harris’ election would have, it sets forth a cascading effect in Democratic politics for years to come. CONT.
Harry Enten, CNN