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Vice President-elect Kamala Harris

Mark Coles presents a profile of Kamala Harris, Vice President-elect

The California senator has made history in three ways – as the first woman, first black person and first person of Indian origin to be elected as vice president. Many observers believe she will be one of the most influential vice presidents in recent history. But what makes Kamala Harris tick? Mark Coles presents a profile of a leader who has been praised for her determination to address social injustice – but has also faced criticism for her sometimes tough policies on law and order.

(Photo: Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on stage at the Chase Center, 7 November 2020, Wilmington, Delaware. Credit: Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

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