Harris' prosecutorial skills, Democrats believe, will give her another big advantage in a head-to-head contest with Trump. Referencing her work as a prosecutor, Harris said she took on predators who abused women, fraudsters who ripped off consumers and cheaters who broke the rules for their own gain. "Harris’ time as a criminal prosecutor is a hinderance, not a help, to her candidacy.”A natural successor:As President Joe Biden steps aside, is America ready for President Kamala Harris? Which is one reason why Democrats see Harris’s background as a prosecutor as an invaluable asset in the coming crucial weeks of the campaign. Democrats believe that having Harris as their nominee will call attention to Trump’s criminal cases and boost their argument that his legal problems should disqualify him for office.