Although some Democrats have pointed to her as a logical successor if Biden steps aside, others are drawing up wish lists of potential replacements that don’t include her
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a post debate campaign rally, Friday, June 28, 2024, in Las Vegas.
Depending on how the coming days and weeks unfold, her work on Biden’s behalf could lead to a political dead end, or secure her future within the party by providing fresh opportunities to prove her doubters wrong. Harris paced the stage with a handheld mic — Biden sometimes uses teleprompters even during fundraisers — as she acknowledged “the elephant in the room,” meaning Thursday’s debate. Then she swung her focus to Trump, who she described as a liar and a threat to democracy.Griffin said “there was this sigh of relief” from donors afterward. Some said “we want to see more of that” or “the gloves are really off.
However, there are clear advantages for Harris. Under campaign finance rules, she could easily tap the money that’s been raised for Biden’s reelection. She also has hard-to-obtain foreign policy experience, afterRep. Jim Clyburn, an influential Democrat from the key primary state of South Carolina and a co-chair of Biden’s campaign, said he would back Harris if the president wasn’t in the race.
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