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Kamala Harris, first Black and South Asian major party ticket leader, focuses on middle-class upbringing and prosecutorial record rather than historic elements of her campaign. Unlike Hillary Clinton, Harris doesn’t heavily promote her gender, reflecting a different generation and electorate. Her strategy is seen as a bet that voters care more about her record and platform than her historic run. Harris’ approach mirrors Barack Obama’s 2008 campaign, focusing on broader electorate and swing voters. Despite not making her identity a campaign centerpiece, Harris doesn’t avoid it, often speaking candidly about her trailblazing career and obstacles facing people of color.