If nominated, Harris would be the first person ever of South Asian descent to headline a major US political party’s ticket.
Part of the reaction to Vice President Kamala Harris being the current frontrunner to be named Democrats’ presidential nominee for 2024 is coming from the South Asian community.
One of the epicenters of the South Asian community in North Texas is Frisco, where, for Hindus, the Karya Siddhi Hanuman temple is the beating heart.As they gathered for evening prayers, some worshippers also thought about the country’s latest political shakeup. After ending his presidential reelection campaign on Sunday, President Joe Biden endorsed Harris to run in his place.If she were nominated at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Harris would be the first person of South Asian descent ever to lead a major U.S. political party’s ticket.
Most residents who spoke with NBC 5 were focused on the demographic barriers Harris would break if nominated.
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