# \#kamala-harris **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/tag/kamala-harris/109.md [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) --- ## [What happened to Kamala Harris?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happened-to-kamala-harris/1002883)
**Author:** [@Hermitian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hermitian)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2025, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happened-to-kamala-harris/1002883 "2025-12-20T23:49:28Z")
You don’t see her mentioned in the left or right wing media. It seems like she disappeared for the last two years. Is Biden thinking of replacing her? --- ## [Kamala should run for president again in 2028](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kamala-should-run-for-president-again-in-2028/1011774)
**Author:** [@Ash\_trav511](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ash_trav511)\ **Replies:** 466\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2025, 11:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kamala-should-run-for-president-again-in-2028/1011774 "2025-10-31T11:50:25Z")
I feel she should run again in 2028 and become the first woman president. I feel she stands better chance in 4 years time than in the present election where she was saddled with the twin burdens of inflation and border… --- ## [President Biden Dropping Out of Race](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/president-biden-dropping-out-of-race/1004540)
**Author:** [@kitap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kitap)\ **Replies:** 586\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2025, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/president-biden-dropping-out-of-race/1004540 "2025-05-18T22:40:52Z")
I wonder if his Covid is bad. --- ## [My Hypothesis: The Democrats are now the more conservative party than the GOP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-hypothesis-the-democrats-are-now-the-more-conservative-party-than-the-gop/1012834)
**Author:** [@survinga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/survinga)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2025, 11:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-hypothesis-the-democrats-are-now-the-more-conservative-party-than-the-gop/1012834 "2025-01-18T23:06:39Z")
Am I right? And does it even matter? I have been thinking about what the two parties now stand for, and what the candidates talked about during the campaigns: Kamala Harris - Her policies would run up far less debt th… --- ## [How will the Republicans demonize Kamala Harris?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-will-the-republicans-demonize-kamala-harris/1004698)
**Author:** [@Horatius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Horatius)\ **Replies:** 333\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2025, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-will-the-republicans-demonize-kamala-harris/1004698 "2025-01-07T17:09:59Z")
I’ve said for years now that one of the biggest problems for Democratic Presidential candidates is that the Republicans spend years, or even decades, talking crap about them, mostly made up crap, that eventually culminat… --- ## [EV Certification thread {EV=electoral vote}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ev-certification-thread-ev-electoral-vote/1012633)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2025, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ev-certification-thread-ev-electoral-vote/1012633 "2025-01-06T23:48:14Z")
I thought I’d start one just in case. I expect it will be very boring considering Vice-President Harris has released a video saying she will not commit an insurrection to overthrow the election. John Adams, Thomas Jeff… --- ## [Kamala Harris and Donald Trump Debate Controversy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kamala-harris-and-donald-trump-debate-controversy/1005279)
**Author:** [@Win\_Place\_Show](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Win_Place_Show)\ **Replies:** 134\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2024, 1:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kamala-harris-and-donald-trump-debate-controversy/1005279 "2024-12-15T13:03:09Z")
I suppose it’s possible that I missed this being discussed in one of the other threads, but now he’s trying to pull the “Uno reverse-card” and say that he’s agreed to a September 4th debate with Harris to be moderated by… --- ## [Kamala Harris and the runup to the 2024 Presidential Election {No more on Guns}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kamala-harris-and-the-runup-to-the-2024-presidential-election-no-more-on-guns/1004571)
**Author:** [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Replies:** 2423\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2024, 5:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kamala-harris-and-the-runup-to-the-2024-presidential-election-no-more-on-guns/1004571 "2024-12-05T05:12:57Z")
We have the thread discussing Biden’s fateful decision to suspend his re-election campaign. And we have a thread to discuss the dem’s new ticket. But I don’t yet see the specific definitive thread on the Kamala Harris … --- ## [How did Harris’ 2019 position on fracking harm her?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-harris-2019-position-on-fracking-harm-her/1010913)
**Author:** [@GailForce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GailForce)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2024, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-harris-2019-position-on-fracking-harm-her/1010913 "2024-11-30T14:35:01Z")
This question isn’t so much specifically about her position on fracking, but on any past position she might have held that was used against her in the 2024 campaign. “Fracking 2019” is just a convenient example. In the … --- ## [Kamala Harris's choice of Tim Walz as VP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kamala-harriss-choice-of-tim-walz-as-vp/1005352)
**Author:** [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Replies:** 712\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2024, 1:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kamala-harriss-choice-of-tim-walz-as-vp/1005352 "2024-11-12T13:07:47Z")
Sorry for the weird thread title. Explanation can be found here: https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-we-have-a-new-thread-for-harriss-vp-pick/1005348/8. And the thread started weeks before she made her choice but… --- ## [Who could have won?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-could-have-won/1009829)
**Author:** [@Projammer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Projammer)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2024, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-could-have-won/1009829 "2024-11-08T17:09:50Z")
You are able to project to the DNC leadership including Biden on Jan 1 2024 an absolute dread certainty that Trump will win against Biden in the EC and popular vote. Kamala too if you believe she wouldn’t have had a cha… --- ## [Campaigning for Kamala](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/campaigning-for-kamala/1009891)
**Author:** [@Patx2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Patx2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2024, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/campaigning-for-kamala/1009891 "2024-11-08T02:00:56Z")
So, maybe there was a reason for this in the news that I overlooked; but it just hit me over the head right before Election Day. Why didn’t the Obama’s campaign for her? That’s not unusual, right? Even if they weren’t go… --- ## [I think Biden should resign](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-biden-should-resign/1009866)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-biden-should-resign/1009866 "2024-11-07T21:32:12Z")
Hand off the final few months to Harris. Make her #47 and the first woman president. Say he’s having some health problems and isn’t able to serve the American people at 100% anymore, and that this is the right time to e… --- ## [Trump going after donors](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-going-after-donors/1009833)
**Author:** [@rippingtons\_fan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rippingtons_fan)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-going-after-donors/1009833 "2024-11-07T17:25:09Z")
I saw a news report on MSNBC that said that Trump was going after donors to Kamala’s campaign. I donated to Kamala’s campaign several times, so will Trump’s goons come after me? For what crime? Donating to the candidate… --- ## [Michigan may be lost by Harris due to Arab/Muslim voters anger](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michigan-may-be-lost-by-harris-due-to-arab-muslim-voters-anger/1009645)
**Author:** [@Kolak\_of\_Twilo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kolak_of_Twilo)\ **Replies:** 190\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michigan-may-be-lost-by-harris-due-to-arab-muslim-voters-anger/1009645 "2024-11-07T16:55:18Z")
Continuing the discussion from Share your 2024 electoral map prediction: I have mentioned in a few other threads that there is evidence Arab/Muslim American voters in Michigan may seriously impact Harris’ chance of winn… --- ## [How can Donald Trump win at this point?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-donald-trump-win-at-this-point/1005351)
**Author:** [@Aeschines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aeschines)\ **Replies:** 3455\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-donald-trump-win-at-this-point/1005351 "2024-11-07T15:35:53Z")
I’m not going to make any predictions! But right now, it seems as though the Democrats are doing everything right, and the Republicans are doing everything wrong. Further, while the polls are still close, Kamala Harris h… --- ## [Poll - Who do you think will win the US election?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-who-do-you-think-will-win-the-us-election/1009283)
**Author:** [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2024, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-who-do-you-think-will-win-the-us-election/1009283 "2024-11-06T17:20:32Z")
Not who do you want to win, but who do you think will win? As much as it pains me to say it, I think Donald Trump is going to win. poll --- ## [Great quotes about conservatism](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-quotes-about-conservatism/1009740)
**Author:** [@DavidNRockies](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DavidNRockies)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2024, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-quotes-about-conservatism/1009740 "2024-11-06T02:03:25Z")
Continuing the discussion from Kamala Harris and the runup to the 2024 Presidential Election {No more on Guns}: After seeing @What\_Exit explain how to do … exactly this (create a new topic from an existing post) a few t… --- ## [Hey, did you know \[some of\] your voting records are public?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-did-you-know-some-of-your-voting-records-are-public/1009622)
**Author:** [@Lare](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lare)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2024, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-did-you-know-some-of-your-voting-records-are-public/1009622 "2024-11-05T04:05:05Z")
Given the audience here, you probably did. I know I did and statistically I’m representative of the members of this board. But this year, more than I ever have before, I am bombarded with TV and YouTube commercials tel… --- ## [How to Explain that the Democracy Crisis Transcends Principle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-explain-that-the-democracy-crisis-transcends-principle/1008920)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats2)\ **Replies:** 129\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2024, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-explain-that-the-democracy-crisis-transcends-principle/1008920 "2024-11-04T21:48:46Z")
I have a friend who is very much into activist causes. She writes occasional pieces for a local communist newspaper. I guess she considers herself a communist, but I never directly asked. From hearing her talk, I’m of… --- ## [I’m a proud racist. and sexist](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-m-a-proud-racist-and-sexist/1009675)
**Author:** [@GailForce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GailForce)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2024, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-m-a-proud-racist-and-sexist/1009675 "2024-11-04T17:44:14Z")
I wasn’t always like this. Growing up, I firmly believed in the equality of the races and the sexes, but now I’ve made a conscious decision to favor women and people of color in the voting booth. Not blindly of course. … --- ## [A woman becoming US president for the first time - has the thunder been stolen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-woman-becoming-us-president-for-the-first-time-has-the-thunder-been-stolen/1009246)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2024, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-woman-becoming-us-president-for-the-first-time-has-the-thunder-been-stolen/1009246 "2024-10-31T14:17:56Z")
With Kamala all but certain to sweep to power in 10 days’ time, there are two things that have sucked out some of the energy about the history that will be made. Hillary had been expected to do it 8 years ago but fail… --- ## [I voted against Donald J. Trump yesterday](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-voted-against-donald-j-trump-yesterday/1008451)
**Author:** [@GailForce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GailForce)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2024, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-voted-against-donald-j-trump-yesterday/1008451 "2024-10-30T18:17:21Z")
…and it sure felt good. Technically, of course, I voted for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, by mail, but emotionally it was AGAINST Trump all the way. I would have voted for anybody–hell, any living organism and a few dead … --- ## [Kamala Harris And Tim Walz Launch Their Own Fortnite Map - Politics meets gaming (this is a new one, I think):](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kamala-harris-and-tim-walz-launch-their-own-fortnite-map-politics-meets-gaming-this-is-a-new-one-i-think/1009423)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2024, 7:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kamala-harris-and-tim-walz-launch-their-own-fortnite-map-politics-meets-gaming-this-is-a-new-one-i-think/1009423 "2024-10-30T07:44:59Z")
I assume this is best here in The Game Room but if mods think it should be P&E or elsewhere feel free to move it. As of today, there are seven days left in the campaign for the U.S. Presidential election. Now, the De… --- ## [When (and how and why) did it become acceptable to say "shock \[noun\]" instead of "shocking \[noun\]"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-and-how-and-why-did-it-become-acceptable-to-say-shock-noun-instead-of-shocking-noun/1009360)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2024, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-and-how-and-why-did-it-become-acceptable-to-say-shock-noun-instead-of-shocking-noun/1009360 "2024-10-29T20:52:21Z")
I just read a headline in a US paper, “Donald Trump Takes Lead Over Kamala Harris in Shock New Hampshire Poll.” Similarly, I’ve read British papers that say “blah blah blah according to shock claim,” instead of “… shocki… --- ## [How do people in the public eye deal with the DMV (or your state's equivalent)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-people-in-the-public-eye-deal-with-the-dmv-or-your-states-equivalent/1009024)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2024, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-people-in-the-public-eye-deal-with-the-dmv-or-your-states-equivalent/1009024 "2024-10-23T19:08:28Z")
Partly inspired by this thread. How would someone who is likely to be instantly recognized and/or swarmed with fans (or haters) deal with having to go to the DMV to renew their driver’s license (assume it absolutely posi… --- ## [The Woman Factor in the Clinton Loss, and Possible Harris Win](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-woman-factor-in-the-clinton-loss-and-possible-harris-win/1005829)
**Author:** [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2024, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-woman-factor-in-the-clinton-loss-and-possible-harris-win/1005829 "2024-10-19T14:45:19Z")
I have always thought that Hillary Clinton lost in 2016 because she was a woman. There were too many people unwilling to vote for a woman then, pretty much no matter who it was. Many more unable to overcome their persona… --- ## [Trump and Harris agree to September 10th ABC debate - Watch Along Starts at Post 431](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-and-harris-agree-to-september-10th-abc-debate-watch-along-starts-at-post-431/1005440)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 1799\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2024, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-and-harris-agree-to-september-10th-abc-debate-watch-along-starts-at-post-431/1005440 "2024-10-15T02:13:28Z")
Just Hope Harris’ prep team differs from Joe’s. The debate is on. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald J. Trump will face off in a televised prime-time matchup on Sept. 10, ABC News said on Thursday… --- ## [Harris is trouncing Trump in fundraising, I hope this actually translates into an electoral victory](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harris-is-trouncing-trump-in-fundraising-i-hope-this-actually-translates-into-an-electoral-victory/1006995)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2024, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harris-is-trouncing-trump-in-fundraising-i-hope-this-actually-translates-into-an-electoral-victory/1006995 "2024-10-14T18:36:49Z")
July 2024: Harris and her affiliates raised 310 million. Trump raised 139 August 2024: Harris and her affiliates raised 361 million. Trump raised 130 https://www.axios.com/2024/08/21/harris-trump-fundraising-july-202… --- ## [If the election is stolen in favor of Trump and the courts rule in his favor, do the Democrats just quietly hand over the keys?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-election-is-stolen-in-favor-of-trump-and-the-courts-rule-in-his-favor-do-the-democrats-just-quietly-hand-over-the-keys/1006767)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2024, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-election-is-stolen-in-favor-of-trump-and-the-courts-rule-in-his-favor-do-the-democrats-just-quietly-hand-over-the-keys/1006767 "2024-10-14T18:03:56Z")
Let’s say that Harris “won” or ought to have won, but due to Republican election officials and other Trumpers refusing to certify, or tampering with votes, or some other shenanigans, Trump is engineered into victory some… [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/tag/kamala-harris/109.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=kamala-harris)