The rise of Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee has reignited discussions around the significance of identity in American politics. While many celebrate the possibility of electing the first woman to the presidency, Pamela Paul from The New York Times urges that the focus on representation should not eclipse the need to assess candidates on their merits and qualifications. Voters need to be primarily concerned with electability rather than making history, and not let the role of gender, race, and identity solely shape the political landscape.