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Why did Kamala Harris have so many doubles in her virtual audience?

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Kamala Harris waves to supporters after accepting nomination for Vice President

Last night, Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) delivered her acceptance speech as Joe Biden’s running mate for the 2020 Democratic ticket.

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Harris becomes the first person of color to be part of a major presidential ticket. And while, because of the coronavirus pandemic, her speech wasn’t given in front of a throng of adoring fans, you’d think some people would be interested in it.

The speech was broadcast virtually, but after it ended, Harris turned to a screen of supporters, which featured 30 people waving and clapping.

But as was quickly noticed by members of President Donald Trump’s own campaign, the screen was littered with duplicates.

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At least three people were doubled up on the screen.

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Whether that was do to technical difficulties, or a lack of interest at waving at a computer camera, we will never know. The DNC did not respond to a request for comment by the Daily Dot.

 
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