As the 2024 presidential election season heats up, one name is emerging as a potential game-changer for Vice President Kamala Harris: her husband, Doug Emhoff. While Emhoff has been largely absent from the political spotlight since his wife took office in January 2021, sources close to the couple suggest he may be gearing up to take on a more prominent role in the upcoming campaign. If that’s the case, it could have significant implications for Harris’s chances of securing her party’s nomination and potentially even winning the presidency. Here are three reasons why Emhoff’s potential bid could be a game-changer for his wife: 1. A fresh face: As the first second gentleman in U.S. history, Emhoff is a relatively unknown quantity on the national stage. If he were to enter the race, it would bring a new and intriguing dynamic to the campaign. 2. A unifying figure: Despite the challenges faced by the Biden-Harris administration, many Democrats are still enthusiastic about their party’s prospects in 2024. Emhoff could be the unifying figure that brings those voters together behind his wife’s candidacy. 3. A fundraising powerhouse: As a successful lawyer and businessman, Emhoff has deep connections to the financial world. If he were to become involved in the campaign, it could unlock significant fundraising potential for Harris’s bid. In an interview with CNN, a spokesperson for the couple declined to comment on whether Emhoff would be running, saying only that ‘Doug is focused on his work as Second Gentleman and supporting Kamala.’ But sources close to the situation suggest that Emhoff has been actively exploring options for getting more involved in the campaign. ‘He’s been thinking about how he can best support Kamala,’ said one source familiar with their plans. ‘He wants to make sure she has everything she needs to succeed.’ If Emhoff does decide to run, it would likely be a significant development in the 2024 election landscape.