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The Bulwark Podcast
Deep Dive
Why does Kamala Harris see the world divided between rule followers and rule breakers?
She believes injustice requires action, not just complaining.
Why did Kamala Harris move to Montreal as a child?
Her mother, facing discrimination at UC Berkeley, accepted a better job offer at McGill University.
Why did Kamala Harris choose to attend Howard University instead of a UC school?
Her friends were going to HBCUs, and she was eager to return to the Bay Area for college.
Why does Kamala Harris maintain a level of inscrutability?
She is wary of being judged through the prism of being a black woman, a perception reinforced by past experiences like Michelle Obama's portrayal.
Why did Kamala Harris hesitate to take a dominant role after Roe v. Wade was overturned?
She feared her efforts would be undercut by a half-hearted approach from President Biden, who is culturally conservative on abortion.
Why does Kamala Harris not have a long-term political advisor?
She has had multiple advisors with whom she split due to honest disagreements or her own preference for change.
Why is there tension between Kamala Harris and her father, Donald Harris?
The estrangement began after her parents' divorce when she was five, and her loyalty to her mother has kept them distant.
Why might Kamala Harris perform well in an informal interview setting like Joe Rogan's?
She has fared well in less formal settings, showing her capability and charisma, which she proved in San Francisco's political world.
- Trump initially saw the presidency as a transactional dealmaking opportunity.
- He became increasingly aware of the complexities and responsibilities of the office.
- Trump's reliance on loyalists and disdain for experts has solidified his governance style.
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