Having the first African American woman in history on the 2020 Presidential Ballot could change the game among voters, according to Northwestern Professor Alvin Tillery.
Kamala Harris, a female and African-American Democrat from California, has made her platform known as a former presidential candidate herself, as California Attorney General, and as United States Senator.
According to Tillery,
“Joe Biden’s decision to select Kamala Harris as his running mate means that for the first time in American history a Black woman will be on the presidential ticket of one of the two major parties. Sen. Harris has also proved in recent weeks that she is an ardent campaigner and fundraiser for Biden.”
Among a survey headed by Tillery, many voters said they would be more likely to vote for Biden if he chose an African-American running mate.
To learn more about Tillery’s survey, visit the Northwestern Now article: Winning pick: Kamala Harris likely will boost enthusiasm for Joe Biden among Black voters.