standard-bearer

The move is the latest in the governor’s highly visible effort to shield California from the second edition of the Trump presidency, which has elicited predictable fury from the Republican standard-bearer.

He is running against the standing Vice President, Kamala Harris, who was thrust into the role of the Democratic standard-bearer after President Biden stumbled badly in his first debate with Trump.

Neither came from wealth and both had to defy doubters to become their party’s standard-bearer.

If the vice president and Democrats’ new standard-bearer wants to wrap herself in the aura and energy of Oakland, many in this proud, struggling city are happy to accept the accolade.

I’m proud to see Lapis become a standard-bearer of excellence for Afghan cuisine.