Kamala Harris declares she is ready, but those concerned about Biden’s age should be equally concerned about Trump’s

(TriceEdneyWire.com) – Respect has to be earned. So far, many within the Democratic Party feel Vice President Kamala Harris has not earned that respect. More than a dozen Democratic leaders in key states were candid about their assessment of Harris. The vice president’s tenure has been underwhelming, they said, marked by struggles as a communicator and at times near invisibility, leaving many rank-and-file Democrats unpersuaded that she has the force, charisma and skill to mount a winning presidential campaign. The selection process for any vice-presidential candidate is never made by the voters. It is the presidential nominee, with the help from a vetting team, who selects the person they feel will bring the most balance and electability to the ticket. While critics of Harris sometimes view her as being unprincipled and unqualified, many understand she was originally chosen because of her race and gender. In April 2020, more than 200 Black women who are leaders and activists within the Democratic Party signed an open letter to the presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden calling him to select a Black woman as his running mate. “It is a fact that the road to the White House is powered by Black women and...