It took only a couple of days after Joe Biden announced he was out of the race for Vice President Kamala Harris to coalesce enough support from the delegates to secure the Democratic nomination for president.In that time, Republicans have stepped up their attacks on Harris, and many of those attacks have leaned heavily on well-worn racist and sexist tropes.
Matthew Rand is a radio reporter based in Columbus, Ohio. He covers local news and events for WYSO Public Radio and WOSU Public Media, with his work also appearing in WVXU. Matthew's reporting focuses on a range of topics including politics, sports, consumer advocacy, and community issues impacting the Columbus area.