Kamala Harris, aiming to mobilize voters, will be featured in the season finale of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” Season 9 airing on Friday. This notable appearance follows her emergence as the likely Democratic nominee after Joe Biden withdrew from the reelection race and endorsed her. Biden’s exit came after a challenging period post-debate, where his performance raised concerns.
During her segment on RuPaul, Harris stressed the importance of defending rights and freedoms, particularly emphasizing identity and love. “Hi, everyone. It’s Kamala Harris. Each day we are seeing our rights and freedoms under attack, including the right of everyone to be who they are, love who they love, openly and with pride,” Harris stated. She encouraged unity and the powerful role of voting in combating these challenges.
The preview released on Thursday showcased Harris amidst personalities like Michelle Visage, Jamal Sims, Lance Bass, Leslie Jones, and Cheyenne Jackson, ending with Leslie Jones passionately urging viewers to vote.
Harris adds her name to a list of Democratic figures who have appeared on the beloved drag show, joining the likes of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Nancy Pelosi. She makes history as the first incumbent vice president or presidential hopeful to do so, as noted by the New York Post.
Biden’s departure from the race was announced days before the Democratic National Convention, freeing his delegates, though he threw his support behind Harris. Despite this, Harris has managed to gather considerable delegate support, effectively clinching the nomination. Her campaign also saw a significant fundraising boost, amassing over $100 million within 36 hours after Biden’s announcement.
