Kamala reminds me of Obama. They both enjoy the moment they're in, they

[Irishxs]

don’t seem to stress easily, and they’re both very, very smart and logical.

[Gringoguapisimo]

1. Obama was an orator beyond anything on that stage

I don’t know if Harris can excite people like that.

[IluvPitties]

2. Exactly. Obama, Barbara Jordan, MLK...

Those guys packed power in every word.

[PatSeg]

10. Obama was extraordinary

on the campaign trail, but he was rather weak in the primary debates. Harris is an excellent debater, probably the best on that stage.

[Honeycombe8]

20. Yes. Not even close. Obama had "the gift." nt

[Thekaspervote]

3. I don't see! She may be good, but Obama .....he was masterful

[hunter]

4. Yep. I'll vote for a competent President.

Kamala and Obama are fiercely competent.

[BeyondGeography]

5. Buttigieg reminds me more of Obama than Harris

[IluvPitties]

7. Can you see Pete addressing the folks at the South Carolina church like Obama did?

I cannot.

[BeyondGeography]

12. I'm talking temperament

I have a hard time imagining either one of them losing it. The way they organize their thoughts is very similar too.

[misanthrope]

18. Agreed

His answer about South Bend's latest policing controversy was masterful in delivery and substance.

[Kind of Blue]

15. Me, too! More so than Harris who has her own style.

[Honeycombe8]

21. I think so, too. In a way. He has that charisma, and oratorical skill. nt

[tishaLA]

6. They also know how to connect the personal and the political masterfully

and have a ready, winning smile

[tinrobot]

8. Some of the same qualities, but she's different.

I think she'd be good for this moment in time.

[forgotmylogin]

27. Yeah, it doesn't mean Harris can't communicate.

She's a lawyer so she's good at presenting evidence and debate. But she's also relatable as a person, which might initially seem like a step down from "orator" level like Obama - orators you listen to with rapt attention, people like Kamala you relate with on a personal level in a back and forth exchange. Different level, no less valid. I'd classify Warren also as an orator, but she multiskills between both levels; she can damn well give an inspiring speech, but also relate in a back and forth on the level of a teacher or mentor instead of just a speechmaker.

Too many politicians are just "speechmakers" a and don't do well when you ask them a question, instead answering with "default stock speech with soundbyte in response to subject-A."

[MaryMagdaline]

9. Kamala is more Bobby Kennedy

More in your face

[crazytown]

13. Bobby 1952 -64

The RFK taking on Hoffa. Yes, but not Bobby 1968.

[MaryMagdaline]

19. Good analysis. Prosecutorial Bobby

[crazytown]

11. I only saw Obama lose it once like Harris did with Biden

when he knocked Hillary for being on the board of Walmart. I remember it clearly because it was so out of character. For me, Obama the master politician will always be saying 'Please proceed Governor'.

[helpisontheway]

14. Nope..she is not like Obama. Good debater but does not

hold a candle to him when it comes to exciting people.

[Irishxs]

16. I think she is building speed.

[yuiyoshida]

17. yes

[Irishxs]

22. Key word in title is "reminds". I didn't say they were mirror images

[grantcart]

23. You were correct about Harris appearing to enjoy it like Obama did

If Secretary Clinton projected the same joy Harris did we would be talking a second term

It is a great point. People don't want a grinch they are drawn to people who are relaxed and having fun.

Reagan had more fun than Carter and Mondale, Bush more than Gore etc.,

It's a great point and it is going to do wonders for her.

[pnwmom]

24. Harris has a twinkle in her eye, like many of the great politicians. n/t

[LovingA2andMI]

28. Agreed!!!

Good point made.

[JI7]

25. i don't think she is really like Obama at all

but then, nobody really is

[LeftInTX]

26. She's too edgy. Obama was chill.

Castro reminded me a bit of Obama last night.

[LovingA2andMI]

29. In The Age of Donald Trump....

It's High Time to be Edgy.....As the Chill with Trump has been taken COMPLETELY OUT OF THE ROOM. We need a Candidate for the Time we are in NOW and not 2008 or 2012.

[AlexSFCA]

30. she's been called female obama years ago

There are lots of similarities: both are biracial, west coast/ Hawaii, both are JD, both are junior senators, etc.etc.
In other words, you just won’t find anyone more similar to Obama than Harris. If there is one notable personal difference is that Harris does not have children of her own (stepchildren I believe) as she just married recently.