A yr ago, Kamala Harris, her personal presidential goals sputtered to a halt, however now she has made historical past by changing into the primary feminine vice-president-elect.
How her fortunes have modified within the final 16 months.
The California senator had surged to the front of a crowded area of Democratic candidates on the again of a series of strong debate performances – and a searing critique of her rival Joe Biden over race in June 2019. By the top of the yr, nevertheless, her marketing campaign was dead.
Now the 55-year-old shall be running the nation alongside Mr. Biden at a critical time in its historical past – making an attempt to unite after a bitter few months and arresting the surge of coronavirus cases gripping components of the US.
She may also be the first black and the first Asian American vice-president.
Now she has the chance to work in the White House.
Ms Harris has typically stated that her identification makes her uniquely suited to represent those on the margins.
