Column: Kamala Harris always fearless when opportunity arises
SACRAMENTO — Kamala Harris is one step from becoming America’s first female president because she has always had the drive and guts to risk seeking a higher office. That is not a common trait among politicians. Too many at all levels get cold feet and opt to wait for the “right time” to run. And it never comes. Harris’ philosophy: If there’s an open window — no matter how narrow — attempt to jump through it before it closes. And get a head start on anyone else who might acquire the same idea. Regardless of your view of Vice President Harris — whether you think she’s qualified to lead the nation or not — it’s indisputable that she has boldly taken advantage of every opportunity to move up the political ladder. That was true when the little-known prosecutor first ran for San Francisco district attorney against an establishment incumbent in 2003 and won. And when she leaped into the race for California attorney general as an underdog and barely won in 2010. Also when a Senate seat suddenly opened up and she immediately jumped in and