Harris clinched the nomination in 16 days the fastest in more than three decades

Vice President Harris was nominated by the Democratic Party on August 5, following President Biden's unexpected exit from the race only two weeks prior. This nomination marks a historically brief period of her candidacy leading to the convention.

Analyzing Vice President Harris' late emergence as a candidate, it raises questions about the timing and strategic decisions within the Democratic Party, contrasting sharply with past presidential ticket timelines.

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