Kamala Harris' allies are frustrated with chatter about potential Biden replacements, Politico reported.
The allies feel that Gavin Newsom and Gretchen Whitmer are being mentioned more than the VP.
Harris has stood firmly behind Biden and defended the administration's record following his debate.
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After President Joe Biden's widely panned debate performance against former President Donald Trump, Vice President Kamala Harris emerged as perhaps the president's most forceful advocate.
Harris, who has enjoyed a strong governing relationship with Biden, is seen by many as a top successor to the president should he exit the presidential race.
But some of Harris' allies are frustrated that Democratic figures like California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer are being touted more frequently than the vice president as potential Biden replacements in many circles, according to Politico.
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VruKatai on June 30th, 2024 at 12:21 UTC »
They can be mad all they want. Harris came in dead last in polling during the last primary mover getting above 3%.
For whatever she's done since or whatever she represents to people, there's is zero chance she could defeat Trump and we'd all have to rely on people voting for anyone else just like the last two elections that were both closer than they should have been.
Harris is really unpopular with the progressive left and has a party more unified against her than even Biden faces.
Cold_Situation_7803 on June 30th, 2024 at 11:12 UTC »
What “camp” are they talking about? You mean a couple of unnamed “allies” that have zip to do with Harris? Nothing in the article cites how Harris actually feels, despite what the headline implies.
jarchack on June 30th, 2024 at 10:42 UTC »
I get the impression that most politicians are incapable of doing any type of self reflection.