Joe Biden is now the official presidential candidate of the Democrats. The 77-year-old was formally nominated on Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention.

The event saw speeches by 17 rising stars of the party. Joe Biden's wife, Jill shared her husband's story. She said Biden leaned on faith to get through the hardest times. Elevator operator Jacquelyn Brittany had a powerful testimony for Biden's humanity. She said, "in the short time I spent with Joe Biden, I could tell he really saw me."

Former Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry, former president Bill Clinton were among the other speakers. The state of Maryland was represented by a 20-year-old Indian-American Bianca Shah. She is responsible for Biden campaign's outreach to South Asians picking her to represent Maryland was the campaign's gesture to accommodate minorities - Indian-Americans in particular.

As the race to the White House gains momentum, the Indian-Americans are emerging as one of the strongest vote banks in the US and it would be foolish to think that Indian-American vote bank was not kept in mind when Democrats nominated Kamala Harris as the VP pick.

Harris, on her part has left no stone unturned to celebrate her Indian roots. At least 10 Indian-Americans hold public offices in the United States and the number is unprecedented. Indian-Americans make up 1 per cent of the US population but they own 1/3rd of all Silicon Valley start-ups. Eight per cent of America's high-tech firms were founded by Indian-Americans.

Among all of America's fortune 500 companies, 2 per cent are led by Indian-Americans and&nbsp;examples include Mastercard, Microsoft, Alphabet, Adobe and IBM. One in every seven doctors in the US is of Indian descent. According to some estimates, half of America's motels are owned by Indian-Americans. They also happen to be very affluent. The median income of an Indian-American household is higher than that of other Asian communities.

There are around 1.8 million Indian-American voters in the US. Traditionally their the vote bank has leaned towards Democrats. In this election season too not much has changed. According to a recent survey, 65 per cent of Asian-Americans have decided to vote for Biden and 34 per cent support Trump. The remaining 1 per cent support other candidates.

The Indian-American vote bank could make a huge difference in the swing state of Texas. Their votes would also be significant in Arizona, Florida, Georgia and North Carolina. However, both Democrats and Republicans know that they cannot rely on estimates with parties going out of their way to woo Indian-Americans.

On August 4, the Trump campaign had announced the formation of a group called the "Hindu voices for Trump". Two days later, the Democratic National Convention organised an interfaith service representing Hindus with&nbsp;prominent leader Neelima Gonuguntla.

Joe Biden is now the official presidential candidate of the Democrats. The 77-year-old was formally nominated on Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention.

Joe Biden is now the official presidential candidate of the Democrats. The 77-year-old was formally nominated on Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention. The event saw speeches by 17 rising stars of the party. Joe Biden's wife, Jill shared her husband's story. She said Biden leaned on faith to get through the hardest times. Elevator operator Jacquelyn Brittany had a powerful testimony for Biden's humanity. She said, "in the short time I spent with Joe Biden, I could tell he really saw me." Former Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry, former president Bill Clinton were among the other speakers. The state of Maryland was represented by a 20-year-old Indian-American Bianca Shah. She is responsible for Biden campaign's outreach to South Asians picking her to represent Maryland was the campaign's gesture to accommodate minorities - Indian-Americans in particular. As the race to the White House gains momentum, the Indian-Americans are emerging as one of the strongest vote banks in the US and it would be foolish to think that Indian-American vote bank was not kept in mind when Democrats nominated Kamala Harris as the VP pick. Harris, on her part has left no stone unturned to celebrate her Indian roots. At least 10 Indian-Americans hold public offices in the United States and the number is unprecedented. Indian-Americans make up 1 per cent of the US population but they own 1/3rd of all Silicon Valley start-ups. Eight per cent of America's high-tech firms were founded by Indian-Americans. Among all of America's fortune 500 companies, 2 per cent are led by Indian-Americans and examples include Mastercard, Microsoft, Alphabet, Adobe and IBM. One in every seven doctors in the US is of Indian descent. According to some estimates, half of America's motels are owned by Indian-Americans. They also happen to be very affluent. The median income of an Indian-American household is higher than that of other Asian communities. There are around 1.8 million Indian-American voters in the US. Traditionally their the vote bank has leaned towards Democrats. In this election season too not much has changed. According to a recent survey, 65 per cent of Asian-Americans have decided to vote for Biden and 34 per cent support Trump. The remaining 1 per cent support other candidates. The Indian-American vote bank could make a huge difference in the swing state of Texas. Their votes would also be significant in Arizona, Florida, Georgia and North Carolina. However, both Democrats and Republicans know that they cannot rely on estimates with parties going out of their way to woo Indian-Americans. On August 4, the Trump campaign had announced the formation of a group called the "Hindu voices for Trump". Two days later, the Democratic National Convention organised an interfaith service representing Hindus with prominent leader Neelima Gonuguntla.

As Democrats pick Biden, Indian-Americans emerge as vital vote bank in US elections

Joe Biden picked Kamala Harris, 55, as his running mate for the US presidential elections effectively pitching her as a vice-presidential candidate to take on the Trump-Pence combination. Biden's decision has been hailed as a victory for the India-American community with Kamala's roots going back to India.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/democrats-republicans-eye-indian-americans-votes-but-what-are-they-offering-321310">Also Read:&nbsp;Democrats, Republicans eye Indian-Americans votes, but what are they offering?</a>

Harris is the daughter of an Indian immigrant, her mother was from India and father from Jamaica. Even though the India-American voters make up little over 6 per cent&nbsp;of the overall US population&nbsp;but their votes could become a crucial factor&nbsp;in the key battlegrounds states in Florida, Michigan, North Carolina, Georgia and Texas.

In her speech two years ago, Senator Harris had mentioned her early visits to her grandparents in Chennai. Her grandfather had joined India's independence movement and later became a government official.

Kamala has been widely known to have gone for walks in Chennai beaches with her maternal grandfather while chatting about democracy and equality in the south Indian state.&nbsp;

Her parents had emigrated to study&nbsp;in the US as they made a new life in the country.

"I was not conscious of it at the time, but it was those walks on the beach with my grandfather in Besant Nagar that had a profound impact on who I am today," Harris had said. Her maternal uncle Gopalan Balachandran said Kamala likes Indian food but also likes all American food including hamburgers, yoghurt rice and lemon rice.

Gopalan Balachandran said she is also "Jamaican" along with being an "Afro-American". Not only does she like India but also likes Indian music including Jazz music.

"Kamala doesn't carry her religion to public life. She has gone Shyamla (Harris' mother) used to take her to the temple, she used to sing there. So, she has done those things. When she came to India my mother used to take to temples and she used to go there. As I said, her mother died, she brought her (mother's) ashes and immersed it in Bay of Bengal," her uncle told Reuters.

Joe Biden picked Kamala Harris, 55, as his running mate for the US presidential elections effectively pitching her as a vice-presidential candidate to take on the Trump-Pence combination.

Joe Biden picked Kamala Harris, 55, as his running mate for the US presidential elections effectively pitching her as a vice-presidential candidate to take on the Trump-Pence combination. Biden's decision has been hailed as a victory for the India-American community with Kamala's roots going back to India. Also Read: Democrats, Republicans eye Indian-Americans votes, but what are they offering? Harris is the daughter of an Indian immigrant, her mother was from India and father from Jamaica. Even though the India-American voters make up little over 6 per cent of the overall US population but their votes could become a crucial factor in the key battlegrounds states in Florida, Michigan, North Carolina, Georgia and Texas. In her speech two years ago, Senator Harris had mentioned her early visits to her grandparents in Chennai. Her grandfather had joined India's independence movement and later became a government official. Kamala has been widely known to have gone for walks in Chennai beaches with her maternal grandfather while chatting about democracy and equality in the south Indian state. Her parents had emigrated to study in the US as they made a new life in the country. "I was not conscious of it at the time, but it was those walks on the beach with my grandfather in Besant Nagar that had a profound impact on who I am today," Harris had said. Her maternal uncle Gopalan Balachandran said Kamala likes Indian food but also likes all American food including hamburgers, yoghurt rice and lemon rice. Gopalan Balachandran said she is also "Jamaican" along with being an "Afro-American". Not only does she like India but also likes Indian music including Jazz music. "Kamala doesn't carry her religion to public life. She has gone Shyamla (Harris' mother) used to take her to the temple, she used to sing there. So, she has done those things. When she came to India my mother used to take to temples and she used to go there. As I said, her mother died, she brought her (mother's) ashes and immersed it in Bay of Bengal," her uncle told Reuters.

Kamala Harris and the Indian connection: Music, food and Chennai beaches

Joe Biden's running mate Kamala Harris has appointed Sabrina Singh, another successful Indian-American as her Press Secretary for the Vice-Presidential campaign.

The 32-year-old Singh has earlier worked with&nbsp;New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg and New Jersey Senator&nbsp;Cory Booker — both Democrats — as their spokeswoman. She has also served as the spokesperson of the Democratic National Committee.

"I'm so excited to join the #BidenHarris ticket as Press Secretary for @KamalaHarris! Can't wait to get to work and win in November!," Singh posted on Twitter.

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The Los Angeles resident has strong roots of standing in support of immigrants in the US. She hails from the family of&nbsp;Sardar J J Singh, who stood against the discriminatory policies against minority communities in the 1940s.

The 55-year-old Vice Presidential nominee, who has already been in the news recently for her Indian roots, has also appointed the&nbsp;Sri Lankan-American Rohini Kosoglu as a senior advisor. Kosoglu&nbsp;has earlier worked with Harris as her senior advisor in her Senate office and also in her presidential campaign, which Harris dropped after lack of public support.

Joe Biden's running mate Kamala Harris has appointed Sabrina Singh, another successful Indian-American as her Press Secretary for the Vice-Presidential campaign.

Joe Biden's running mate Kamala Harris has appointed Sabrina Singh, another successful Indian-American as her Press Secretary for the Vice-Presidential campaign. The 32-year-old Singh has earlier worked with New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg and New Jersey Senator Cory Booker — both Democrats — as their spokeswoman. She has also served as the spokesperson of the Democratic National Committee. "I'm so excited to join the #BidenHarris ticket as Press Secretary for @KamalaHarris! Can't wait to get to work and win in November!," Singh posted on Twitter. I'm so excited to join the #BidenHarris ticket as Press Secretary for @KamalaHarris! Can't wait to get to work and win in November! https://t.co/m4wWayUzbH — Sabrina Singh (@sabrinasingh24) August 16, 2020 × The Los Angeles resident has strong roots of standing in support of immigrants in the US. She hails from the family of Sardar J J Singh, who stood against the discriminatory policies against minority communities in the 1940s. The 55-year-old Vice Presidential nominee, who has already been in the news recently for her Indian roots, has also appointed the Sri Lankan-American Rohini Kosoglu as a senior advisor. Kosoglu has earlier worked with Harris as her senior advisor in her Senate office and also in her presidential campaign, which Harris dropped after lack of public support.

Kamala Harris appoints Indian-origin Sabrina Singh as her Press Secretary

US President Donald Trump's competitor Joe Biden has lashed out at Trump for spreading&nbsp;"abhorrent" lies about Biden's choice of Vice President Kamala Harris and her eligibility to become a Vice President.

Hours after Biden names Harris to be his running mate for the US Presidential elections, scheduled for November 2020, Harris faced criticism from Donald Trump — some of which can be termed as racist.

"I heard it today that she doesn't meet the requirements," Trump said, after an article was published by a law professor questioning Harris' parents immigration at the time of her birth — Harris' mother is Indian and father is Jamaican.&nbsp;

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"I heard it today that she doesn't meet the requirements. And, by the way, the lawyer that wrote that piece is a very highly qualified, very talented lawyer. I have no idea if that's right," Trump said.

"I would have assumed the Democrats would have checked that out before she gets chosen to run for vice president," he said.

"But that's a very serious, you're saying that, they're saying that she doesn't qualify because she wasn't born in this country."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hope-kamala-harris-gets-less-sexist-media-coverage-hillary-clinton-320352">Also read|&nbsp;Hope Kamala Harris gets ‘less sexist’ media coverage: Hillary Clinton</a>

The comments were not left unanswered by the Biden campaign.&nbsp;Biden spokesman Andrew Bates issued a statement on behalf of Joe Biden that said Trump&nbsp;"has sought to fuel racism and tear our nation apart." The statement called this move and Trump's statements to be a part of the&nbsp;"grotesque, racist birther movement" led by Trump.

"So it's unsurprising, but no less abhorrent, that as Trump makes a fool of himself straining to distract the American people from the horrific toll of his failed coronavirus response that his campaign and their allies would resort to wretched, demonstrably false lies in their pathetic desperation."

Polls show Trump trailing Biden in the November election.

US President Donald Trump's competitor Joe Biden has lashed out at Trump for spreading "abhorrent" lies about Biden's choice of Vice President Kamala Harris and her eligibility to become a Vice President.

US President Donald Trump's competitor Joe Biden has lashed out at Trump for spreading "abhorrent" lies about Biden's choice of Vice President Kamala Harris and her eligibility to become a Vice President. Hours after Biden names Harris to be his running mate for the US Presidential elections, scheduled for November 2020, Harris faced criticism from Donald Trump — some of which can be termed as racist. "I heard it today that she doesn't meet the requirements," Trump said, after an article was published by a law professor questioning Harris' parents immigration at the time of her birth — Harris' mother is Indian and father is Jamaican. × "I heard it today that she doesn't meet the requirements. And, by the way, the lawyer that wrote that piece is a very highly qualified, very talented lawyer. I have no idea if that's right," Trump said. "I would have assumed the Democrats would have checked that out before she gets chosen to run for vice president," he said. "But that's a very serious, you're saying that, they're saying that she doesn't qualify because she wasn't born in this country." Also read| Hope Kamala Harris gets ‘less sexist’ media coverage: Hillary Clinton The comments were not left unanswered by the Biden campaign. Biden spokesman Andrew Bates issued a statement on behalf of Joe Biden that said Trump "has sought to fuel racism and tear our nation apart." The statement called this move and Trump's statements to be a part of the "grotesque, racist birther movement" led by Trump. "So it's unsurprising, but no less abhorrent, that as Trump makes a fool of himself straining to distract the American people from the horrific toll of his failed coronavirus response that his campaign and their allies would resort to wretched, demonstrably false lies in their pathetic desperation." Polls show Trump trailing Biden in the November election.

Biden camp slams Trumps for 'abhorrent' birther lies about Kamala Harris

Senator Kamala Harris may have created history on Tuesday by becoming the first African and South Asian woman in the United States to appear on a national major-party ticket, but actress-activist Rose McGowan isn't too happy with her.

Harris has been named by Democrats <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-presidential-candidate-joe-biden-picks-indian-origin-senator-kamala-harris-for-us-vice-presidential-candidate-319835">Presidential candidate Joe Biden</a> as his running mate in the upcoming elections. Ever since then Harris has been in news, been congratulated world over and celebrated. 
 
However, McGowan criticized Harris over an old incident. Hours after the announcement was made, McGowan took to Twitter to voice her opinion on the senator and those who donated to her past campaigns.

Tagging Harris, McGowan wrote, "Did you return the money Weinstein gave you? @SenKamalaHarris How many predators bankroll you?" as she shared a tweet by Washington Post editor who revealed that President Trump and his daughter Ivanka had earlier donated to Harris's California attorney general re-election campaign.

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"Donald Trump donated twice to Kamala Harris when she was running for reelection as California attorney general, according to state records," the reporter tweeted and added, "Ivanka Trump donated as well." 
 
In 2017, when Weinstein's name first came up in the #MeToo controversy, several publications had revealed that the former Movie mogul had donated to several politicians' funds.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/how-indian-origin-us-senator-kamala-harris-is-making-history-319837">Also see: How Indian-origin US Senator Kamala Harris is making history</a>

A follower of McGowan reminded the actress that Harris&nbsp; planned to give the $5,000 Weinstein had donated to the non-profit women's rights organization Equal Rights Advocates.To which McGowan wrote, "Good. Still creepy. Everyone knew."

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McGowan was one of the first few to speak up against Harvey Weinstein and sexual misconduct.

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Senator Kamala Harris may have created history on Tuesday by becoming the first African and South Asian woman in the United States to appear on a national major-party ticket, but actress-activist Rose McGowan isn't too happy with her.

Senator Kamala Harris may have created history on Tuesday by becoming the first African and South Asian woman in the United States to appear on a national major-party ticket, but actress-activist Rose McGowan isn't too happy with her. Harris has been named by Democrats Presidential candidate Joe Biden as his running mate in the upcoming elections. Ever since then Harris has been in news, been congratulated world over and celebrated. However, McGowan criticized Harris over an old incident. Hours after the announcement was made, McGowan took to Twitter to voice her opinion on the senator and those who donated to her past campaigns. Tagging Harris, McGowan wrote, "Did you return the money Weinstein gave you? @SenKamalaHarris How many predators bankroll you?" as she shared a tweet by Washington Post editor who revealed that President Trump and his daughter Ivanka had earlier donated to Harris's California attorney general re-election campaign. Did you return the money Weinstein gave you? @SenKamalaHarris How many predators bankroll you? https://t.co/vQmcCllRDB — rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) August 12, 2020 × "Donald Trump donated twice to Kamala Harris when she was running for reelection as California attorney general, according to state records," the reporter tweeted and added, "Ivanka Trump donated as well." In 2017, when Weinstein's name first came up in the #MeToo controversy, several publications had revealed that the former Movie mogul had donated to several politicians' funds. Also see: How Indian-origin US Senator Kamala Harris is making history A follower of McGowan reminded the actress that Harris planned to give the $5,000 Weinstein had donated to the non-profit women's rights organization Equal Rights Advocates.To which McGowan wrote, "Good. Still creepy. Everyone knew." Good. Still creepy. Everyone knew. https://t.co/NE7Qnyt8Ml — rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) August 12, 2020 × McGowan was one of the first few to speak up against Harvey Weinstein and sexual misconduct.

Rose McGowan slams Kamala Harris for taking donation in the past from Harvey Weinstein

Joe Biden's running mate for the White House Kamala Harris has been a vocal critic of India’s Kashmir policy especially the decision to revoke the special status of&nbsp;Kashmir. 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/how-indian-origin-us-senator-kamala-harris-is-making-history-319837">Also read: How Indian-origin US Senator Kamala Harris is making history</a> 
 
Last year&nbsp;Harris was running her own campaign for the Democratic nomination. On two occasions&nbsp;she was asked about India’s Kashmir decision and on both occasions&nbsp;she backed the demand for intervention.

Harris made the same statement in October which said: "We have to remind the Kashmiris that they are not alone in the world." The statement was reported prominently in Pakistani media.

When India passed the Citizenship Amendment Act, some lawmakers went into overdrive. Five Indian-American lawmakers - all Democrats.

They spoke out against the CAA among them were Raja Krishnamoorthy, Pramila Jayapal, Ro Khanna, Ami Bera and Kamala Harris. Pramila Jayapal, in fact, had pushed a resolution in December. It urged India to end the restrictions in Jammu and Kashmir.

External affairs minister S.Jaishankar refused to meet Jayapal during his visit to America terming her understanding of the situation as “unfair”. Harris had jumped in support of Jayapal.

India felt it was a clear case of selective outrage. While Jayapal and Harris leave no opportunity to lecture India on human rights. They have nothing to say when Indians become the target of terrorist attacks in Kashmir.

They offer no resolutions when Hindus are forced to convert in Pakistan and they haven’t criticised China even after Chinese soldiers led a brutal and unprovoked assault on Indian soldiers at the border in Ladakh.

However, Pramila Jayapal and Kamala Harris haven’t shied away from embracing their Indian heritage&nbsp;on different occasions&nbsp;while Jayapal has brought up how she was an Indian citizen until the age of 35,&nbsp;Harris backed her&nbsp;Indian roots. After the announcement today Maya Harris, sister of Kamala put out a video which features their mother Shyamala Harris. She had immigrated from Chennai to the US.

The post says: “you can’t know who Harris is without knowing her mother. Know our mother, ancestors are smiling today.” It’s a touching message that has won praise&nbsp;from Indian-Americans.

Clearly, Harris is not averse to the Indian vote bank in the US but she has a very different stance against India that unsettles policymakers in New Delhi.

Joe Biden's running mate for the White House Kamala Harris has been a vocal critic of India’s Kashmir policy especially the decision to revoke the special status of Kashmir.

Joe Biden's running mate for the White House Kamala Harris has been a vocal critic of India’s Kashmir policy especially the decision to revoke the special status of Kashmir. Also read: How Indian-origin US Senator Kamala Harris is making history Last year Harris was running her own campaign for the Democratic nomination. On two occasions she was asked about India’s Kashmir decision and on both occasions she backed the demand for intervention. Harris made the same statement in October which said: "We have to remind the Kashmiris that they are not alone in the world." The statement was reported prominently in Pakistani media. When India passed the Citizenship Amendment Act, some lawmakers went into overdrive. Five Indian-American lawmakers - all Democrats. They spoke out against the CAA among them were Raja Krishnamoorthy, Pramila Jayapal, Ro Khanna, Ami Bera and Kamala Harris. Pramila Jayapal, in fact, had pushed a resolution in December. It urged India to end the restrictions in Jammu and Kashmir. External affairs minister S.Jaishankar refused to meet Jayapal during his visit to America terming her understanding of the situation as “unfair”. Harris had jumped in support of Jayapal. India felt it was a clear case of selective outrage. While Jayapal and Harris leave no opportunity to lecture India on human rights. They have nothing to say when Indians become the target of terrorist attacks in Kashmir. They offer no resolutions when Hindus are forced to convert in Pakistan and they haven’t criticised China even after Chinese soldiers led a brutal and unprovoked assault on Indian soldiers at the border in Ladakh. However, Pramila Jayapal and Kamala Harris haven’t shied away from embracing their Indian heritage on different occasions while Jayapal has brought up how she was an Indian citizen until the age of 35, Harris backed her Indian roots. After the announcement today Maya Harris, sister of Kamala put out a video which features their mother Shyamala Harris. She had immigrated from Chennai to the US. The post says: “you can’t know who Harris is without knowing her mother. Know our mother, ancestors are smiling today.” It’s a touching message that has won praise from Indian-Americans. Clearly, Harris is not averse to the Indian vote bank in the US but she has a very different stance against India that unsettles policymakers in New Delhi.

Why Kamala Harris unsettles policymakers in New Delhi

US vice presidential candidate Kamal Harris on Thursday slammed Donald Trump and said that "America is crying out for leadership.” 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/how-indian-origin-us-senator-kamala-harris-is-making-history-319837">Also read: How Indian-origin US Senator Kamala Harris is making history</a>

Kamala Harris hit the campaign trail as former Vice President Joe Biden’s running mate with a bang, tearing into Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic and the economy, recounting her friendship with Biden’s late son Beau and praising Biden for his “empathy and compassion.” 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/why-kamala-harris-unsettles-policymakers-in-new-delhi-320038">Also read: Why Kamala Harris unsettles policymakers in New Delhi</a> 
 
Kamala termed Trump as “a president who cares more about himself than the people who elected him."

"The case against Donald Trump and Mike Pence is open and shut," said the former California attorney general, in a speech alongside Biden in his hometown of Wilmington, Delaware.

"We're experiencing a moral reckoning with racism and systemic injustice that has brought a new coalition of conscience to the streets of our country demanding change," she said.

Harris talked about how her parents, Jamaican and Indian immigrants, met while protesting for civil rights in Oakland in the 1960s.

"My mother and father, they came from opposite sides of the world to arrive in America. One from India and the other from Jamaica in search of a world-class education. But what brought them together was the civil rights movement of the 1960s. And that is how they met as students in the streets of Oakland marching and shouting for this thing called justice in a struggle that continues today," she said.

Harris accused US President Donald Trump of the mishandling of coronavirus. The US leads the world with more than 5 million coronavirus cases "because of Trump's failure to take it seriously from the start," Harris said

"His refusal to get testing up to and running, his flip-flopping on social distancing and wearing masks. His delusional belief that he knows better than the experts. All of that is a reason and the reason that an American dies of Covid-19 every 80 seconds," Harris said regarding Trump. 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

US vice presidential candidate Kamal Harris on Thursday slammed Donald Trump and said that "America is crying out for leadership.” Also read: How Indian-origin US Senator Kamala Harris is making history Kamala Harris hit the campaign trail as former Vice President Joe Biden’s running mate with a bang, tearing into Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic and the economy, recounting her friendship with Biden’s late son Beau and praising Biden for his “empathy and compassion.

US vice presidential candidate Kamal Harris on Thursday slammed Donald Trump and said that "America is crying out for leadership.” Also read: How Indian-origin US Senator Kamala Harris is making history Kamala Harris hit the campaign trail as former Vice President Joe Biden’s running mate with a bang, tearing into Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic and the economy, recounting her friendship with Biden’s late son Beau and praising Biden for his “empathy and compassion.” Also read: Why Kamala Harris unsettles policymakers in New Delhi Kamala termed Trump as “a president who cares more about himself than the people who elected him." "The case against Donald Trump and Mike Pence is open and shut," said the former California attorney general, in a speech alongside Biden in his hometown of Wilmington, Delaware. "We're experiencing a moral reckoning with racism and systemic injustice that has brought a new coalition of conscience to the streets of our country demanding change," she said. Harris talked about how her parents, Jamaican and Indian immigrants, met while protesting for civil rights in Oakland in the 1960s. "My mother and father, they came from opposite sides of the world to arrive in America. One from India and the other from Jamaica in search of a world-class education. But what brought them together was the civil rights movement of the 1960s. And that is how they met as students in the streets of Oakland marching and shouting for this thing called justice in a struggle that continues today," she said. Harris accused US President Donald Trump of the mishandling of coronavirus. The US leads the world with more than 5 million coronavirus cases "because of Trump's failure to take it seriously from the start," Harris said "His refusal to get testing up to and running, his flip-flopping on social distancing and wearing masks. His delusional belief that he knows better than the experts. All of that is a reason and the reason that an American dies of Covid-19 every 80 seconds," Harris said regarding Trump. (With inputs from agencies)

‘US crying out for leadership', says Kamala Harris; talks about Indian mother in first US election speech

Harris becomes the first Black woman and the first Asian American to compete on a major party's presidential ticket.

WION Fineprint: Democrat Joe Biden chooses Senator Kamala Harris as VP candidate

Joe Biden's vice-presidential pick Kamala Harris was born in Oakland, California. Her mother Shayamala was a breast cancer scientist from India and her father was of Jamaican origin.

Kamala is the elder of the two siblings. Her sister is named Maya.&nbsp;She was raised by her mother after their parents separated. In her autobiography, "The Truths We Hold" Kamala writes that her mother adopted Oakland's black culture.

"She knew that her adopted homeland would see Maya and me as black girls and she was determined to make sure we would grow into confident, proud black women'. Kamala's identity as a black woman sticks with her through her career.

When Kamala was in school, her mother took up a teaching job in Canada. Kamala and her sister moved to Montreal along with their mother. Upon returning to the US, Kamala Harris enrolled herself in one of the country's prominent black campuses - the Howard University and studied law.

Kamala describes the four years at Howard as one of the most formative experiences of her life.

"For me, Howard is home, the family that you chose," she said. In 2003, Kamala Harris became the District Attorney for San Francisco and very soon she became the first woman and the first black person to serve as California's Attorney General.

Kamala describes herself as a progressive prosecutor but not many agree. Kamla entered the Senate in 2017. The highlight of her term as a junior Senator was the interrogation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh in the Mueller probe.&nbsp;

Kamala announced her presidential race in 2019 to change the system from within. Kamala took on Biden during the primary debates but she soon had to end her candidacy over shortage of funds.

In December 2019, Harris said she would do everything in her power to elect Joe Biden as the next US president. Today, she is his running mate.

Kamala carries with her a bag full of ironies. She is expected to bring in the Indian votes but prides in being a black American. Today, Kamala is extremely vocal about reforms in the police system but during her term as a prosecutor she rarely prosecuted police officers who killed civilians.

Kamala refused to allow DNA testing that may have exonerated a black man on death row, when it comes to her views on civil rights and democracy, Kamala says they were shaped during her walks along the beaches of Chennai.

Joe Biden's vice-presidential pick Kamala Harris was born in Oakland, California. Her mother Shayamala was a breast cancer scientist from India and her father was of Jamaican origin.

Joe Biden's vice-presidential pick Kamala Harris was born in Oakland, California. Her mother Shayamala was a breast cancer scientist from India and her father was of Jamaican origin. Kamala is the elder of the two siblings. Her sister is named Maya. She was raised by her mother after their parents separated. In her autobiography, "The Truths We Hold" Kamala writes that her mother adopted Oakland's black culture. "She knew that her adopted homeland would see Maya and me as black girls and she was determined to make sure we would grow into confident, proud black women'. Kamala's identity as a black woman sticks with her through her career. When Kamala was in school, her mother took up a teaching job in Canada. Kamala and her sister moved to Montreal along with their mother. Upon returning to the US, Kamala Harris enrolled herself in one of the country's prominent black campuses - the Howard University and studied law. Kamala describes the four years at Howard as one of the most formative experiences of her life. "For me, Howard is home, the family that you chose," she said. In 2003, Kamala Harris became the District Attorney for San Francisco and very soon she became the first woman and the first black person to serve as California's Attorney General. Kamala describes herself as a progressive prosecutor but not many agree. Kamla entered the Senate in 2017. The highlight of her term as a junior Senator was the interrogation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh in the Mueller probe. Kamala announced her presidential race in 2019 to change the system from within. Kamala took on Biden during the primary debates but she soon had to end her candidacy over shortage of funds. In December 2019, Harris said she would do everything in her power to elect Joe Biden as the next US president. Today, she is his running mate. Kamala carries with her a bag full of ironies. She is expected to bring in the Indian votes but prides in being a black American. Today, Kamala is extremely vocal about reforms in the police system but during her term as a prosecutor she rarely prosecuted police officers who killed civilians. Kamala refused to allow DNA testing that may have exonerated a black man on death row, when it comes to her views on civil rights and democracy, Kamala says they were shaped during her walks along the beaches of Chennai.

Meet Joe Biden's White House running mate Kamala Harris

Kamala Harris today is the subject of global headlines because despite dropping out of the US presidential election she is back in the race. She has joined hands with her toughest opponent and will be the vice-presidential nominee for the Democrats as Joe Biden has picked her as his running mate.

With less than 90 days left for the US presidential election which will be held on November 3, America will decide who gets to rent the White House for the next four years even when it is gripped by the pandemic.

It is make-or-break time for the Democrats which is the party in Opposition in America. It is desperately trying to pull Donald Trump down and deny him a second term.

Biden's choice of Kamala Harris as his vice presidential candidate gives the Democrats a fighting chance. Kamala Harris, 55,&nbsp;ticks all four boxes - she&nbsp;is the first female, person of colour, Indian-American, vice president choice.

Until last year Harris was a favourite in the presidential race. She was an outspoken critic of Donald Trump and her performance during the debates went viral across the world. Harris had even unsettled Biden on several occasions especially on the issue of race but she couldn’t keep her campaign going as it ran out of funds.

Former President Barack Obama has given his blessing to Biden's pick. Biden by picking Harris has put aside his differences with Harris and going after the common enemy- Donald Trump.

Biden's announcement today was telling and his camp sent out a text message to the supporters, it said: "Joe Biden here. big news: I’ve chosen Kamala Harris as my running mate. Together, with you, we’re going to beat Trump." 
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Experts consider Harris as a safe choice for Biden. She is a reliable Democrat with strong experience in domestic policy and as an Indian-American, Harris would help Biden secure that vote bank.

US President Donald Trump has tried to win over Indian-Americans too with his appearances alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Houston and Ahmedabad.

Trump’s vice president Mike Pence welcomed Harris to the race. Pence said that he is looking forward to facing her in October at the debate of the vice-presidential candidates in Salt Lake City. 
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Kamala Harris today is the subject of global headlines because despite dropping out of the US presidential election she is back in the race. She has joined hands with her toughest opponent and will be the vice-presidential nominee for the Democrats as Joe Biden has picked her as his running mate.

Kamala Harris today is the subject of global headlines because despite dropping out of the US presidential election she is back in the race. She has joined hands with her toughest opponent and will be the vice-presidential nominee for the Democrats as Joe Biden has picked her as his running mate. With less than 90 days left for the US presidential election which will be held on November 3, America will decide who gets to rent the White House for the next four years even when it is gripped by the pandemic. It is make-or-break time for the Democrats which is the party in Opposition in America. It is desperately trying to pull Donald Trump down and deny him a second term. Biden's choice of Kamala Harris as his vice presidential candidate gives the Democrats a fighting chance. Kamala Harris, 55, ticks all four boxes - she is the first female, person of colour, Indian-American, vice president choice. Until last year Harris was a favourite in the presidential race. She was an outspoken critic of Donald Trump and her performance during the debates went viral across the world. Harris had even unsettled Biden on several occasions especially on the issue of race but she couldn’t keep her campaign going as it ran out of funds. Former President Barack Obama has given his blessing to Biden's pick. Biden by picking Harris has put aside his differences with Harris and going after the common enemy- Donald Trump. Biden's announcement today was telling and his camp sent out a text message to the supporters, it said: "Joe Biden here. big news: I’ve chosen Kamala Harris as my running mate. Together, with you, we’re going to beat Trump." Experts consider Harris as a safe choice for Biden. She is a reliable Democrat with strong experience in domestic policy and as an Indian-American, Harris would help Biden secure that vote bank. US President Donald Trump has tried to win over Indian-Americans too with his appearances alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Houston and Ahmedabad. Trump’s vice president Mike Pence welcomed Harris to the race. Pence said that he is looking forward to facing her in October at the debate of the vice-presidential candidates in Salt Lake City.

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