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Americanswers! Why have the Democrats backed Kamala Harris?


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Vice-President Kamala Harris has secured the support of a majority of Democratic delegates to become the party's nominee for president.

We answer your questions on how she’s gone from playing a backseat role, to the forefront of the party’s hopes in the election.

Plus - how will the Republican campaign respond? What’s George Clooney doing for the Democrats? And did the Secret Service director Kim Cheatle have to resign after the Trump shooting?

HOSTS:

* Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter
* Anthony Zurcher, North America Correspondent

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This episode was made by Chris Flynn with Catherine Fusillo and Claire Betzer. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The series producer is Purvee Pattni. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

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