US elections 2020Indian Americans rally behind Harris at virtual VP debate parties
Community breaks out traditional sweets, lucky coconuts and fire emojis
Sen. Kamala Harris, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, debates Vice President Mike Pence in Salt Lake City on Oct. 7. © Getty Images
VIDHI CHOUDHARY, Contributing writer
October 8, 2020 16:19 JST
NEW YORK -- As Vice President Mike Pence and Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris took to the debate stage on Wednesday night, Indian Americans were taking their seats in front of webcams to cheer on a woman they consider one of their own.