Vikrant Shekhawat : Aug 28, 2024, 07:40 PM
US Presidential Election: In the history of US presidential elections, only one incumbent vice president, George H.W. Bush, has won the presidency in 1988. This is the only instance since 1836. Currently, Vice President Kamala Harris of the Democratic Party is in the presidential race, and her campaign is in full swing.This challenge is especially important for Kamala Harris because previous vice presidents, including Richard Nixon (1960), Hubert Humphrey (1968), and Al Gore (2000), could not succeed in the presidential race. The reason for their failure was various issues such as wars, scandals, and debates. Additionally, the election environment, the popularity of the president, and the relationship between the president and the vice president have also been important factors.In 1988, Bush defeated Democratic Governor Michael Dukakis, as he had the advantage of a strong economy and a reduction in Cold War tensions. Bush also had the advantage of having the open support of President Ronald Reagan and working closely with him.Al Gore, on the other hand, failed in his re-election bid in 2000. Although he benefited from a strong economy and a period of peace, tensions between Gore and the president due to the Clinton scandal affected his campaign.The question before Kamala Harris is whether she will be able to set a new record in the 188-year history or whether her efforts will not succeed like other vice presidents. This time, the electoral scenario and the dynamics within the Democratic Party will determine the direction of her campaign.