Kamala Harris Reflects on 2024 Presidential Campaign in New Memoir
In '107 Days,' former Vice President Kamala Harris provides an inside look at her brief 2024 presidential campaign, discussing challenges faced, decisions made, and her relationship with President Biden.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris has released her memoir, "107 Days," offering an in-depth account of her 2024 presidential campaign following President Joe Biden's decision not to seek re-election. The title reflects the limited timeframe Harris had to mount her campaign before the November election.
In the book, Harris candidly discusses the challenges she faced, including internal tensions within the administration. She recounts an instance where First Lady Jill Biden questioned the loyalty of her husband, Doug Emhoff, leading to his frustration over their perceived sidelining during the administration. Harris also describes a phone call from President Biden, who, on the eve of her debate preparation, expressed concerns about reports suggesting she was undermining him. Harris reflects, "I just couldn't understand why he would call me, right now, and make it all about himself."
Harris addresses the complexities surrounding Biden's decision to run for a second term, noting that while she defended his capabilities, his age became a factor. She observes, "At 81, Joe got tired. That's when his age showed in physical and verbal stumbles."
The memoir also delves into Harris's selection of a running mate. She considered former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg as an "ideal partner" but ultimately chose Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, citing concerns about the electability of a ticket featuring both a Black woman and a gay man.
Throughout "107 Days," Harris provides a personal perspective on the rapid and intense nature of her campaign, shedding light on the internal dynamics and decisions that shaped her historic run for the presidency.
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