Meghan Markle may not attend the Democratic National Convention, where Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to be confirmed as the partyās nominee to challenge former US President Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential election.
However, political expert predicts that the Duchess’s influence within the Democratic Party has reached ārock bottomā and that her presence at the event could be more harmful than beneficial.
Meghan, who has previously shown interest in a political career, is not anticipated to be among the notable celebrities endorsing Harris at the convention, which will be held at Chicago’s United Center.
The Suits star previously called Trump as āmisogynisticā and ādivisiveā and many speculated at that time that the Duchess was āwell-poisedā to run for Oval.
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Stars like BeyoncĆ©, Michelle Obama, and Taylor Swift are expected to make appearances, but Meghanās inclusion on that list seems unlikely.
Experts say no to Meghan for endorsing Harris
Andrew Cockburn, the Washington DC editor of Harperās, told Tatler magazine that Meghanās current sway over voters is minimal. āI haven’t heard any rumors. I’m sure she’d like to [attend], but her selling power has really gone pretty rock bottom here,ā Cockburn said.
āI don’t think she would have much effect. I doubt sheāll show up at the Convention. I doubt theyād want her there.ā
Also, BBCās former royal correspondent Michael Colde said told GBN America, āShe’s made no secret of her political interest from a very young age, and all those interests have been in the Democratic cause. To such an extent that when former President Trump, as president, made a state visit to Britain, she absented herself.ā
āShe didn’t want to be presented to Trump. Such was her disdain for the Donald. It has been rumoured that maybe she will look towards a political career in California because there has been precedent in the past.ā
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Kamala Harris has previously expressed support for Meghan
The Vice President publicly backed the Duchess when Meghan shared a video about the Black Lives Matter movement, responding with the message, āwe are with you,ā and praising Meghan for her āpowerful statement.ā
Joe Bidenās sister, Valerie Biden Owens, also endorsed Meghan last year, stating, āThe more women we have, the better our democratic system will work, with a better point of view, a different point of view, and we embrace all women.ā
However, Meghanās participation in the convention is challenging, as she is currently on a tour of Colombia with her husband, Prince Harry. The couple has been in BogotĆ” since Thursday, following an invitation from Colombia’s Vice President, Francia MĆ”rquez.