Are we watching the liberation of Kamala Harris?

[brooklynite]

Washington Post

A lot of digital ink has been spilled on the hot mess of dysfunction and departures that has become the presidential campaign of Sen. Kamala D. Harris (D-Calif.). But something is happening with the candidate herself. The real Kamala, the down-home pol I have gotten to know since we first met in 2012, is coming through, and I like it.

The first sign of the Harris reemergence took place at the Liberty and Justice event hosted by the Iowa Democratic Party on Nov. 1 in Des Moines. From the moment Harris said, “We all know why we’re here,” her serious tone and demeanor when she said it signaled a new beginning. Over the course of her 13-minute address, Harris laid out the clearest articulation yet of why she’s in the race in the first place.

“Justice is on the ballot” was the refrain Harris employed to paint an America with her as president. “Economic justice is on the ballot” was followed by “Health care justice is on the ballot” was followed by “Education justice is on the ballot” was followed by “Reproductive justice is on the ballot” was followed by “Justice for children is on the ballot” with Harris providing a policy pronouncement after each one. Harris ended her remarks with passion.

[aikoaiko]

1. My respect and admiration for her has grown quite a bit.

[onecaliberal]

2. She's very down to earth.

[dhill926]

3. surprised her candidacy hasn't taken off...

she's really good, and would tear trump a new one...

[Andy823]

6. The race isn't over

She is still in this, so who knows what could happen.

[redstateblues]

4. I thought she was a contender but her stunt in the first debate

Really hurt her image. I had high hopes for her but I cooled after thst

[msongs]

5. she's getting desperate and lashing out IMO nt