Kamala Harris, Embracing No. Two Role, Ends Up In Spotlight’s Glare
Six months into her barrier-breaking vice presidency, Kamala Harris has doggedly performed the part of a relied on lieutenant to Joe Biden, uncomplainingly taking on politically unsavory duties and subduing any signs of personal political ambition as she touts the president’s agenda. But notwithstanding firmly finding herself in the No. two spot, Harris continues to be caught in the harsh glare of the spotlight. Republican candidates are running ads knocking her, instead of Biden. Since Biden assigned her the task of addressing the “root causes” of migration from Central America, GOP lawmakers have been relentlessly blaming her for the situation at the border. She’s additionally discovered herself the target of progressive ire, after repeating the same “stay home” message to migrants Biden has delivered several times before.