The Democratic candidate for the American presidential election, who is also the Vice President, emphasizes her mixed origins as an advantage, but her track record on immigration is criticized by the Trump camp.
The rise of Kamala Harris to the presidency
Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States, is entering the race for the presidency to succeed Joe Biden. Her ascension to the vice presidency in January 2021 as the first woman, first African American, and first person of Asian descent to hold this position marked a turning point in American history. Now, she must convince Americans, especially on key issues such as irregular immigration, a topic for which she was responsible under the previous administration.
The challenges of managing immigration
Managing the issue of irregular immigration has been a challenge for Kamala Harris during her term as Vice President. Faced with Trump and the Republicans, this sensitive topic has been the subject of much criticism. Despite her efforts, she has not fully succeeded in resolving this complex issue. Denis Lacorne, a specialist on the United States, points out that the issue of immigration was difficult to manage and that tough decisions had to be made to satisfy the conservatives of the Democratic Party.
According to him, Kamala Harris did not have the means or the necessary support to make major changes in immigration legislation. Her apparent inability to effectively control migratory flows has been seen as a weakness by her detractors, especially the Republicans.
The stakes of the upcoming presidential campaign
Despite the criticisms and challenges encountered in managing immigration, Kamala Harris will be able to rely on the measures taken by Joe Biden to try to improve her image on this issue. Restrictions on asylum applications, regularization of certain migrants, and granting of work visas are among the actions recently taken by the current administration.
On the other hand, Donald Trump’s campaign team is preparing to face Kamala Harris in the upcoming elections. They highlight a critical assessment of the Vice President on immigration, accusing her of being more liberal than Joe Biden. The coming months will be crucial for Kamala Harris’s political future and her ambition to break the last glass ceiling separating her from the presidency of the United States.
Article source: Francetvinfo
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