Vice President Kamala Harris has had a remarkably successful campaign launch, raising millions of dollars and gaining ground in the polls, while energizing the Democratic base. However, as the 90-day sprint to Election Day begins, Harris now faces the daunting task of maintaining the momentum and addressing several key challenges that lie ahead.

One of the concerns surrounding the Harris campaign is the limited access to press interviews. Reporters and columnists have raised grumbling about Harris avoiding questions from the press, which has allowed Republicans, including former President Donald Trump and his running mate Senator JD Vance, to hold their own press conferences and draw a sharp contrast. Despite briefly speaking to reporters and expressing plans for an interview by the end of the month, Harris' top communications aides remain skeptical about the impact of major TV network or national newspaper interviews on reaching swing voters.

Another vital question is whether Harris will engage in more debates with Trump. While the former president has agreed to a previously scheduled debate, he has also proposed two additional face-offs. Although Harris has expressed openness to other debates, she has yet to address whether she will accept them.

Economic concerns and inflation worries are also looming challenges for Harris. Addressing these concerns in her recent speeches, Harris acknowledged high prices and framed the race as a "fight for the future." She pledged various measures, such as addressing price gouging, reducing costs, and limiting rent increases, all aimed at helping middle-class families save thousands of dollars annually. However, Harris still lags behind Trump on the economy in recent polls, with Republicans overwhelmingly favoring Trump's ability to improve the economy.

The pressing issue of the border crisis, once Biden's vulnerability, now falls on Harris as Republicans label her the "border czar." Harris's campaign has taken a more active stance on the issue, releasing ads defending her record on border security and emphasizing Biden's asylum crackdown. However, finding a way to turn the border issue to her advantage may prove challenging, especially if border crossings rise in the coming months.

Beyond these challenges, Harris must navigate the contentious issue of Israel-Gaza, which has deeply divided the Democratic Party. Activists who view Harris more favorably on the issue are debating the best approach to pressure the Democratic ticket. With planned protests at the Democratic National Convention and potential unrest when college students return to campus, Harris finds herself in a political tight spot as she tries to balance her role as Biden's vice president and appease different factions of the party.

Lastly, the Trump campaign's relentless attacks against Harris have intensified, employing aggressive messaging targeting her identity and qualifications. However, the Harris campaign, along with other Democrats, has denounced these attacks and quickly refocused on their own messaging, recognizing that engaging in a drawn-out combat with Trump would likely serve his interests more than theirs.

As Harris faces these challenges, her ability to sustain the energy of her campaign and address these key issues will play a crucial role in shaping the outcome of the November election. With a rapidly approaching Election Day, the next few months will determine Harris' ability to navigate these obstacles and secure the support needed to lead her party to victory.