Kamala Harris – the life of Trump’s rival in pictures

If the noise level in Chicago’s United Center were a reliable barometer of the mood of the entire country, Kamala Harris could already be thinking about wallpaper wishes for the Oval Office. But even though the joy in the stands is genuine, the Democratic National Convention is merely a curated reality. Yes, Trump 2.0 really does seem more unlikely these days than it has for a long time. But the race for the White House is and remains completely open.

At least the delegates didn’t have to figure out a candidate. The appointment of the duo Harris & Walz was purely formal. Instead, the party celebrated its resurrection – and especially the woman who used the defibrillator. From outgoing President Joe Biden to Democratic veteran Nancy Pelosi to power couple Michelle and Barack Obama: the who’s who of Democrats almost stepped on each other’s toes at the lectern to praise Kamala Harris to the skies.

A second chance for Kamala Harris – and for the Democrats

“Thank you for bringing joy back,” said a visibly moved Tim Walz at his first appearance at Harris’s side a few weeks ago, speaking from the heart of millions of Americans. Walz is not wrong. Kamala Harris is currently riding a wave for which she would surely have won surfing gold in Paris.

That she would spark such euphoria was nevertheless surprising, as she had disappeared into Biden’s shadow as Vice President. As his deputy, Harris would have only been entitled to a Wikipedia entry for high school presentations. First woman in office, yes. But she has not brought much more to the political table in the past four years. Now she has the chance to rewrite her entry in the history books and lead her party into a much-needed new era.

Who is the woman on whose shoulders the hopes of (at least) half of the USA rest? The life of Kamala Harris in pictures.

Note: This photo gallery originally appeared on August 19 and has been updated accordingly.

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