Trump faces a tighter race with Kamala Harris set to replace Biden, experts say

President Joe Biden’s endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee for president has set the stage for a much tighter and uncertain race in November, according to some experts. Biden stepped down from the race Sunday as top Democrats had been urging him to drop out following a disastrous debate performance and as Republican nominee Donald Trump was leading in the polls. Harris now finds herself on a glidepath to the Democratic nomination, though she will still need to win a majority of delegates ahead of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in August. While some other contenders might throw their hat into the race, “it is very clear that Kamala Harris is the prohibitive favorite to become the nominee,” said one expert. According to experts, Harris comes with a number of advantages in comparison to her former running mate. While Republicans have been gaining ground on the economy, inflation, and immigration fronts, abortion is a salient issue where she will have an edge. A recent poll showed that a majority of Americans believed both Biden and Trump were too old to serve another four years. Harris is seen as a younger and more energetic candidate, which could work in her favor. However, there are also some risks associated with running as a woman in today’s America. On the other hand, she may be better-positioned than Biden to drive out certain key demographics, including women, young people, and black voters. The race has been thrown into uncertainty with Harris set to give Trump a real run for his money.