Kamala Harris Sees Lower Support Among Women and Minorities as Trump Clinches Presidency

Kamala Harris, the Democratic vice-presidential candidate, has lost her bid to become America’s first female president, as Donald Trump surged to a decisive victory in the US presidential election. The election results, which started leaning in Trump’s favor by the morning of November 6, saw him securing key swing states, including Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Wisconsin, ultimately giving him the presidency. Harris had been campaigning as the Democratic nominee after Joe Biden’s poor debate performance earlier in the year, gaining momentum with her progressive stance on abortion rights.

However, despite her popularity in liberal states like New York and California, Harris was unable to overcome Trump’s stronghold in conservative regions. Trump won the popular vote, marking the first time since George W. Bush in 2004 that a Republican had led nationally. While Trump’s aggressive campaign rhetoric targeted Harris personally, calling her “stupid” and “lazy,” his focus remained on energizing conservative voters, particularly in battleground states.

Harris, who had hoped to make history as the first woman, first Black woman, and first South Asian-American president, struggled to secure full backing from key voter demographics. Exit polls suggested a slight underperformance with female voters compared to Biden’s 2020 results, and Black and Latino voters seemed less supportive of Harris. The lack of a clear economic message, combined with concerns over rising inflation, also hindered her campaign’s appeal to working-class voters.

The election’s outcome was not without controversy. Trump’s campaign filed multiple lawsuits as a response to voting procedures and potential fraud claims, but the scale of his victory reduced the chances of a protracted legal battle. Additionally, the election saw a resurgence of the Republican party, which not only saw Trump’s victory but also gained control of the Senate.

Throughout the campaign, Harris’s team struggled to balance optimism with the realities of an economy hurt by inflation, while Trump’s harsh rhetoric and personal attacks left his campaign facing significant criticism. Despite the setbacks, Harris is expected to speak soon and may eventually concede defeat, as per reports from Trump’s advisors. This election marked a tumultuous chapter in American politics, with both parties gearing up for further political battles and the ongoing challenges of national governance.