WASHINGTON (Diya TV)—Vice President Kamala Harris became the first woman and person of South Asian and African American descent to take the vice presidency in 2020. Her political journey was a little different in 2024, as Harris was unable to secure for herself an equally historic “first” in U.S. politics: the presidency itself.

Once tipped as one of the future stars in the Democratic Party, Harris was talked about as the potential next president after President Biden. The majority of the political commentators and analysts do believe that timing is key to being the first female president, but election 2024 put her in a situation of losing to Republican and former President Trump.

In the 2024 campaign, Harris played a central role in the Biden administration’s initiatives to court young voters, women, and minority constituencies. She has, in recent days, pointed her efforts to voting rights issues, access to abortion rights, and climate change all of which are very central to the concerns of several of the core Democratic constituency. Critics point to her failure to improve public visibility and messaging, saying that whatever was developed in her portfolio never translates into a stronger political appeal.

The voters in influential swing states like Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania appeared to be more interested in the economy and inflation and border security – all areas where the Trump messaging resonated well. Harris could not sway enough votes to give the Democrats the much-needed boost.

Harris’s election to vice president in 2020 was a momentous achievement. She broke multiple glass ceilings in American politics as an Indian mother and Jamaican father. Her presence with Biden on the ticket was energizing for parts of the electorate, particularly women and people of color.

But her time in office was not without its challenges. As vice president, Harris was given the tough assignments, such as leading diplomatic efforts on immigration and voting rights, which were both derailed by legislative obstacles. Critics often pointed to what they described as a lack of tangible achievements in these areas, and Harris struggled to shake off the perception that she was sidelined on major policy issues.

Although Harris has yet to become president, she remains an important figure in the politics of the United States. Analysts say that her political career is still far from over and may have a big future in forming the future of the Democratic Party. Whether Harris wishes to remain in elected office or exercises her influence otherwise, her legacy as a trailblazer in U.S. politics is secure.

In a concession speech before her supporters in Washington, D.C., Harris told them, “This isn’t the end; we have work to do and remain committed to building a stronger, more just America for all.”.