'Because the idea that he would make it until 86 years old' - the age Biden would be at the end of a second term - 'is not something that I think is likely.” “If you vote for Joe Biden, you really are counting on a President Harris,' Haley said. It's an issue that Nikki Haley, a former South Carolina governor who is seeking the Republican presidential nomination, raised on Wednesday in an interview with Fox News. Not only is she leading the charge on Democrats' most potent issue, the battle over abortion rights, she's the running mate for the oldest president in history, increasing scrutiny over whether she's ready to step into the top job if necessary. Now Harris, the first woman and person of color in her position, will be put to the test as President Joe Biden seeks a second term. Although vice presidents are rarely decisive in reelection efforts, Harris is poised to be an exception. “That is the vice president that America is going to get a chance to get to know for the first time,” said Laphonza Butler, a former adviser to Harris who leads EMILY’s List.

Not only is she leading the charge on Democrats’ most potent issue, the battle over abortion rights, she’s the running mate for the oldest commander-in-chief in history, increasing scrutiny over whether she’s ready to step into the top job if necessaryĪ glimpse of what Harris will be like on the campaign trail came this week at Howard University, where she headlined a rally for reproductive rights Vice President Kamala Harris is poised to play a critical role in next year's election as President Joe Biden seeks a second term

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