She’s already broken barriers, and now Kamala Harris could shatter several more after President Joe Biden abruptly ended his reelection bid and endorsed her.

Biden announced Sunday that he was stepping aside after a disastrous debate performance catalyzed fears that the 81-year-old was too frail for a second term.

Harris is the first woman, Black person or person of South Asian descent to serve as vice president. If she becomes the Democratic nominee and defeats Republican candidate Donald Trump in November, she would be the first woman to serve as president.

Biden said Sunday that choosing Harris as his running mate was “the best decision I’ve made” and endorsed her as his successor.

  • Ech
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    112 months ago

    Figured this is what you meant. Imagine invoking the reverse One Drop Rule and thinking you have the superior position.

    • @just_another_person
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      -82 months ago

      Yes, referring to Harris as the first “non-white President” somehow puts me in a position of power.

      You drinking today?

      • qprimed
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        -72 months ago

        bright spot. a bunch of readers knew exactly what you meant and went “huh! thats pretty cool.”

        • @just_another_person
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          -92 months ago

          Thank you for being the optimist at the party. We need more of you just hanging around and bringing the right vibe to the conversation. 🥰