And never has it been clearer that Vice President Kamala Harris, now the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, did not just fall out of a coconut tree. This made Sports Day, by logistics rather than intent, the first time Harris spoke publicly since that dramatic, and historic, turn of events. Harris spoke words of broad and sincere admiration, which is precisely what the moment called for. The text was Harris honoring top athletes, doing her job as vice president and praising the man under whom she serves. Given how well she handled her first assignment — being Biden’s loyal vice president at the same time she emerged as his best possible replacement— Harris merits confidence.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 25, 2024 11:26 UTC