Vice President Kamala Harris began her political career at the age of 29 when she worked at the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office and met California Assembly Speaker Willie Brown. She came from an academic background, with parents who were professors. After law school, she worked in various legal positions before becoming the first woman to serve as California’s attorney general.
Harris has faced criticism for her opposition to the death penalty as San Francisco DA and her record on prosecuting marijuana crimes. She later became a U.S. senator, where she focused on issues such as environmental crimes and affirmative action.
Harris’s law enforcement background and demographic appeal made her an appealing running mate in the wake of the Black Lives Matter protests. She has faced criticism for her record on criminal justice and her shifting stances on issues like healthcare and gun control.
As a presidential candidate in 2020, Harris proposed policies aimed at addressing income and gender inequality, including a tax credit for individuals and raising teacher pay. However, she dropped out of the race before the Iowa caucuses. Despite her progressive policies and political experience, some critics view her platform as too far left.
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