A new biographical ad released by Kamala Harris’ campaign team highlights Harris’ middle-class upbringing in a powerful way. Her campaign said the Democratic presidential candidate “knows what it’s like to be middle class”.
“It’s about who you fight for when you’re president — and Vice President Harris is in this fight because she knows what’s at stake. She’s the daughter of a working mom who hauled freight — and Vice President Harris worked at a McDonald’s to put herself through college,” campaign spokesperson Lauren Hitt said in a statement.
Kamala Harris’s journey from working at McDonald’s during her college days to becoming the Vice President of the United States, and potentially the first woman President is the story of most Americans. It embodies the very essence of the American Dream—the belief that through hard work, determination, and perseverance, anyone, regardless of their background, can rise to the highest levels of success.
Imagine a young Kamala, cooking fries and serving ice cream, just like many students do today to make ends meet. Her experience working at a fast-food chain, a job familiar to countless Americans, is a powerful reminder that even those who reach the pinnacle of power started with humble beginnings.
Her story is particularly resonant for the middle class. Kamala’s firsthand experience with the struggles and realities of working-class life allows her to connect with millions of Americans who have walked a similar path. She knows what it’s like to juggle work and education, to hustle for a paycheck, and to dream of something more. This connection is not just about empathy; it’s about representation. Kamala Harris understands the challenges and aspirations of middle-class families because she’s lived them.
Kamala Harris’s rise is not just about breaking barriers for women and people of color—though she has certainly done that. It’s about proving that the American Dream is still alive and attainable. Her story is a a message to all that with determination, you can transcend your circumstances and achieve greatness.
Kamala Harris joined the presidential race after being endorsed by President Joe Biden who stepped down.
In the interim, she appears to be the people’s favorite—looking at social media comments and what the majority have said about her choice of VP running mate in Tim Walz.
Kamala was born to a Jamaican father and an Indian mother. If she defeats Donald Trump in the 2024 U.S.A. elections in November, she will become the first female president of the U.S. and the first Asian American president.
As they gear towards the Democratic National Convention on August 19, the Harris campaign is spending $50 million on advertising.
TMZ reported that the Kamala Harris campaign will limit celebrity appearances at the upcoming convention “for fear of making the DNC feel too Hollywood.”
“They don’t want to overdo the Hollywood aspect to the point where it turns off everyday folks,” the outlet reported without citing any sources.
For the record, Harris could also become the first U.S. President to have worked at McDonald’s.
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