Kamala Harris’s home town cheers historic White House run: ‘She’s going to do it’

Residents of Berkeley, California, acknowledge Harris has a lot stacked against her' but are hopeful for her victory

As Kamala Harris emerged as the Democratic frontrunner to replace Joe Biden, residents of her home town of Berkeley, California, greeted the news of her potentially history-making White House run with enthusiasm - and some trepidation.

Those who once knew her as a little girl living above a daycare on Bancroft Avenue were proud of their home town hero and - like many Democratic supporters in the US - hopeful she has a better chance than Joe Biden of beating Donald Trump.