Constance Lancelle, 22, of Milwaukee, was “definitely not interested in voting for Biden,” she said.
But with Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential candidate, she said, “I feel like politics have been a dream.”Sierra Sanson, 23, of Medford, N.J., planned to vote for Jill Stein of the Green Party, or not at all.
Now she’s thrilled to support Ms. Harris: “She’s a badass woman who I want to see succeed.”Emily Baumel, 27, of Madison, Wis., hadn’t planned to vote for president, but will now vote for Ms. Harris: “I have a lot less dread; I like how much hope she’s giving people.”Vice President Harris’s candidacy has reinvigorated many Democrats and independents — and particularly young women.
Their newfound enthusiasm is evident in interviews, and in early signals from polls in swing states and nationwide.
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