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U.C. Riverside held a virtual panel Wednesday afternoon with experts and university leaders to talk through expectations around the Biden-Harris administration, including the specific influence two women might have. U.C. Riverside political science Professor Dr. Jennifer Merolla says she hopes that Kamala Harris’ historic rise to the office of the vice presidency will not only bring a unique perspective to the table but also have an effect on children. "There’s some academic research that’s been done that asks young children to draw a political leader, and the vast majority draw a man," said Merolla. "That’s kind of what they have in their head when they draw a political leader. But Kamala Harris’ election to the vice presidency may shift how girls, and especially those of color, imagine the political space and will encourage more engagement in the future.” Merolla also notes that due to the 50-50 political party makeup of the Senate, we could see Vice President Harris play a much