By K. H. Hamilton, Educational Consultant at San Diego Urban League
While half of the Nation is basking in victory, the other half is mentally recovering or attempting to recover from what has been a heck of a year. Nonetheless, if there were ever a winner of grace and class, it would be Madam Vice President Kamala Harris for her exemplary role modeling of resilience in the face of losing the 2024 United States Presidential election.
Even when several members of Congress exercised their rights to bow out and not show up in peaceful protest, Kamala Harris, after confirming the electoral college votes and gaveling the end of the session as Chair, walked off gracefully without a scald on her face. This again shows why she is a true leader.
On this fourth anniversary of the January 6th, 2021 insurrection, it’s unbelievable that someone who supports and defends the Constitution of the United States and gracefully ensured that our country had a peaceful transition of power on January 6, 2025, lost both the popular vote and the Electoral Vote by a landslide of 312 to 226 to Donald J. Trump.
Moreover, unlike four years ago when it took 14 hours and 48 minutes to name Joseph Biden the winner of the 2020 election after so-called ‘patriots’ stormed the Capitol in protest, It took approximately 40 minutes for this 2025 Session. VP Kamala Harris, Chair of the United States Congress, thank you for showing our youth in particular what it means to serve as a role model for the people of the United States of America.
In her brief speech, she affirmed that all votes matter and that America’s Democracy is as strong as our votes. For this, I say to you, VP Harris, for the 48.4% of Americans who cast our ballots in your favor, you will always remain the true victor in our hearts.
VP Harris, my only prayer and hope for your future is that you come back home to California and receive some California love. As a trailblazer, you can finish the job that Mayor Tom Bradley sought years ago, to become the Governor of our Golden State. Except for Pio Pico, the state of California has never had a Governor of African descent.
For those who want to avoid race, let’s get the facts out. Your level of expertise as Attorney General and Senator of California, and Vice President of the United States should serve as a solid argument as to why you would not only be the first, but you would be one of the absolute best. After all, if 75,019,257 million people can recognize your brilliance, surely 39,431,263 Californias, of which by the way you garnered all 54 electoral college votes will vote for the candidate that will best serve our State’s needs.
Until then, rest and recuperate, keep your head up to the sky, and remain optimistic in preparation for the bright horizon ahead because God is in control of everything. See you in 2026. Kamala Harris for Governor of California!!! What a campaign to see and a lifeline needed for sure after what God only knows is to come on January 20, 2025.
Today, I will perform my constitutional duty as Vice President to certify the results of the 2024 election. This duty is a sacred obligation — one I will uphold guided by love of country, loyalty to our Constitution, and unwavering faith in the American people. – Kamala Harris X Account
