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"My dad made the decision... about loyalty. The reason he picked Kamala Harris was because he believes — and I certainly agree — that the most powerful force within the Democratic Party is... African-American women. They are the heart and soul and the conscience of the Democratic Party."
He further claimed that Harris's selection was rooted in her credentials and that he would have gladly voted for her, framing the choice as a matter of loyalty. However, the broader context suggests skepticism about whether Harris was truly perceived as the most qualified candidate, or if her selection was primarily for political expediency and identity politics.