Kamala Harris Surges as Democratic Nominee

As Kamala Harris prepares to accept the Democratic nomination for president, Gavin Newsom, who had previously positioned himself as a potential successor to Biden, finds himself sidelined and serving primarily as a surrogate. Despite this, supporters assert that Newsom's political future remains bright, as he focuses on rallying support against Donald Trump. Harris has seen a surge in donor support, attracting over 2.4 million contributors in her first 11 days, with two-thirds being new to the Biden campaign, significantly boosting fundraising in battleground states. Meanwhile, some Senate Democrats are distancing themselves from the convention, choosing to campaign in their home states instead of attending, indicating concerns over their reelection prospects. Harris's campaign strategy has been described as cautious, avoiding direct appearances with former President Obama to maintain harmony within the party. Barack Obama praised Harris during a speech at the convention, indicating a shift in leadership and calling her ready for the presidency, despite the underlying tensions between the Biden and Obama camps.