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The Real Kamala Harris, According to Ex-Boyfriend Who ‘Made Her Career’

Here’s what Kamala Harris’ ex-boyfriend said about her!

We all want to know who is going to be the next president of the United States, but until then, we wanted to uncover the love life of our smart current vice president. Ms. Harris is already a strong force in the world of politics, and she made some waves with her ambitious, no-nonsense approach. But what about the early days that shaped her path to the White House? We’re about to find out.

This rare look into Harris’s early years offers us a unique window into the private life and pivotal decisions that shaped her career and marriage. According to her ex-boyfriend, who’s also a strong man that we’re going to talk about today, their romance was crucial in putting her on the current path she’s on.

Who was she back then? How did this early relationship impact her political ambitions? How did it impact her career choices? We know she’s much appreciated by the Democratic Party and millions of Americans altogether, so it’s now time to see what turned her into the great politician she is. If you’re just as curious as we are, keep reading, and let’s find out:

Kamala Harris, ex-boyfriend
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Willie Brown – lover and mentor

The beautiful and young Kamala was only 29 years old when she met powerful politician Willie Brown. Even though he was roughly 30 years older than her, the huge age gap didn’t impact their feelings. After all, they weren’t the only couple in this position, were they?

Between 1980 and 1995, Mr. Brown was the California State Assembly speaker and was also a senior member of the Democratic Party. Even though she probably learned a thing or two from this successful man, he said that Kamala doesn’t owe her career to him.

In an interview with the UK newspaper The Times in late July, Brown was criticized for helping Harris land several high-paying boards in the 1990s, which helped her advance to her current position. He didn’t like the speculations and was quick to say that Ms. Harris doesn’t owe him her career. The politician said he believes her success can be attributed to her talent.

Considering that she has also served as a US senator, attorney general, district attorney, and currently vice president, she sure must have had talent, as Willie Brown says.

…Do you agree with her ex-boyfriend’s statement? Do you think Kamala Harris is a talented politician, and her determination and hard work helped her get where she is today? Let us know in the comments below!

Did Mr. Brown cheat on his wife with Ms. Harris?

The pair dated for around two years, but their relationship wasn’t that simple. Besides the big age gap that many people criticized them for, there were also different allegations stating that Mr. Brown was still married during his relationship with Kamala Harris.

According to sources, Willie Brown was married at the time he and Kamala started dating. However, the same source added that he had reportedly been estranged from his partner, Blanche Brown, since 1981.

So, in this case, the assertion that Harris “had an affair with a married man” is factually accurate but not entirely true. As sources say, Brown and his wife had been divorced for more than ten years, and besides that, the couple has never tried to hide their romance. They had multiple public appearances together, showing the world that love has no age.

Kamala Harris, ex-boyfriend
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What did he say about the potential new president of the United States?

Brown didn’t shy away from his relationship with Kamala a few decades ago. He stated that he received plenty of calls and e-mails from the media asking him about the presidential candidate. While he didn’t return the majority of them, he mentioned that he might’ve helped her kickstart her political career, but she succeeded thanks to her talent and bright ideas.

When Mr. Brown mentioned helping her at the beginning of the career, he was referring to appointing her to two state commissions during his time as an Assembly speaker.

How did the pair meet?

According to the media, Willie Brown and Kamala Harris met after she joined the Alameda County District Attorney’s office during her time as a speaker of the California Assembly. The same newspaper stated that their romance was the local media sensation at the time, and all eyes were on the new couple.

Moreover, another local newspaper reported that Kamala Harris attended her ex-boyfriend’s 60th birthday party, where Clint Eastwood, one of the guests, spilled champagne on her.

How was Kamala Harris’ career launched?

As we’ve already mentioned, when these two smart people got together, she was an ambitious prosecutor, while he was a political force. Some sources say that he helped Ms. Harris jump-start her career by appointing her to two state commissions: the Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board and the California Medical Assistance Commission, both of which offered incredible and valuable experience and high paychecks.

Moreover, it’s believed that these two major appointments, as well as his public endorsement, positioned Harris as a rising star in California politics. Therefore, these helped set the stage for Kamala Harris’ later runs for district attorney, attorney general, and eventually, senator, and now, a strong candidate for the presidential election in 2024.

Kamala Harris
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Kamala Harris’ past romantic relationships

Another one of Kamala Harris’ lovers was talk show host Montel Williams. Even though this relationship isn’t as popular as the previous one, the pair briefly dated in the early 2000s and they had a public appearance together at an event. Later on, the TV personality confirmed the relationship with the female politician on Twitter, stating that it was amicable and short.

Since then, Ms. Harris has decided to keep her personal life more private. In 2013, she met her now-husband, Doug Emhoff, an American lawyer who now has the chance to become the first gentleman of the United States. They both described their relationship as supportive and equal, and they constantly showed each other their love.

Kamala Harris about love

Ms. Harris talked many times about love and the things she supports. She added that when you love and have faith in something or someone, you try everything you can to make it work, you get out there, and you fight for what you want.

One of the dearest things to her heart is America. The female politician said countless times that she always has the United States’ best interests in her mind and heart, and she will show that.

And since we’re always curious about relationships and how people make it work, we’ve come across a few things Ms. Harris mentioned in different interviews throughout the years. For instance, when she discusses her marriage to Doug Emhoff, she usually talks about cooperation, respect for one another, and support, pointing out that love can be a strong foundation as well as a source of fortitude during tough times.

Moreover, she once said that true love is about supporting one another and being aware of one another’s goals and ideals—and we couldn’t agree more. The couple met on a blind date, and they typically talk about how important compassion and laughter are to their relationship. Just as Kamala Harris says, a happy relationship is all about love, perspective, balance, and professional and personal fulfillment. Do you agree?

If you want to read more about ways to make your relationship happier and stronger, here’s a book we can’t recommend enough. Check it out, because it might change your life! Until next time, here’s another fantastic post from Detangle Love: 5 Relationship Warning Signs of a Dead-End, According to Psychology

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