In the Bay Area, it’s no surprise that Harris’ friends were proud and eager to see her become the official presidential nominee on Thursday.
But for those who knew Harris from her days growing up in the East Bay and working in public office in San Francisco, they are not surprised by her rise to the top of the ticket.
“I have always known who she is, and I have always known the leadership qualities that she has had since I grew up with her from first grade,” said Carole Porter, childhood friend of the vice president.
Porter recently showed ABC7 News around the neighborhood where she and harris grew up.
Fond memories, Porter says, make her proud to support Harris as she seeks the nation’s highest office.
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“It is almost surreal to me, Ryan, right now. I mean, we grew up in this little red lined neighborhood in West Berkeley, just playing and having a good time, really focused on what we wanted to do with our future,” Porter said.