Kamala Harris' run in the US presidential race has thrilled the Indian-American community. 54 year old Senator yesterday officially launched her campaign for the US presidential election in 2020 to take on President Donald Trump.  <br />''  <br />'' The Indian-American community leaders said Harris, who is of mixed parental heritage from India and the Caribbean, has a fair and clear shot at the White House. They are considering the first Indian-origin Senator's groundbreaking announcement a proud moment and a reflection that Indian-Americans have finally arrived.<br />''  <br />'' Eminent philanthropist M R Rangaswami called it a proud moment for the Indian-American community to see one of their own announce to run for the President.  <br />''  <br />'' Indian-American Impact Fund, a political action committee that supports Indian-Americans candidates, said, Harris is a trailblazer for the community and a champion for their values and they look forward to supporting her enthusiastically.<br />''  <br />'' Eminent Indian-American Frank Islam, who was closely associated with the Clinton campaign in 2016, said Harris will be a formidable challenger.<br />''  <br />'' If she wins the 2020 presidential race against Trump,  Kamala Harris would create history by becoming the first woman to be elected as the US President.<br />''  <br />'' Tulsi Gabbard, the first Hindu elected to the House of Representatives has also announced her bid for the 2020 presidential election.<br />''  <br />'' A rising party star and vocal critic of President Trump, Harris,  who is quite often described as the female Barack Obama in the Democratic party is the fourth Democrat to join the battle for the party's nomination in the next year's election.<br />''  <br />'' Indian-Americans constitute 1 per cent of the American population and are one of the fastest growing minorities in the country. <br />