Kamala Harris Pursued Barack Obama's Support Amid Uncertainty Surrounding the 2024 Democratic Ticket
A new book shares insights into the exchanges between Kamala Harris and Barack Obama as she aimed to take Joe Biden's place on the ticket.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris was reportedly 'quite frustrated' with former President Barack Obama as she pursued his endorsement for her bid to replace former President Joe Biden on the 2024 Democratic ticket.
A new book reveals that Obama's opposition to Harris grew as her likelihood of securing the nomination became more apparent.
The authors note that while Harris shared numerous donors and political allies with Obama, and enjoyed the backing of the rest of the party, Obama harbored reservations about her capability to succeed against Trump, leading him to oppose her candidacy for Biden's position.
Despite this, Obama engaged in conversations with Harris over the next few days, eventually realizing that his resistance to Biden and Harris could tarnish his standing among Democratic elites.
Additionally, his reputation for loyalty to the Democratic Party was at stake.
After some deliberation, Obama took five days to publicly endorse Harris following Biden's exit from the race, with the endorsement prominently presented through a video capturing Harris receiving a call from Barack and Michelle Obama.
The book suggests that the entire presentation, including the dialogue, was crafted to enhance the Obamas' image, making it appear as though Harris was seeking their approval desperately.
The authors further indicate that Obama was maneuvering behind the scenes to create an open primary, as he did not believe Harris was the strongest candidate for Democrats and lacked confidence in her potential to win the election.
A new book reveals that Obama's opposition to Harris grew as her likelihood of securing the nomination became more apparent.
The authors note that while Harris shared numerous donors and political allies with Obama, and enjoyed the backing of the rest of the party, Obama harbored reservations about her capability to succeed against Trump, leading him to oppose her candidacy for Biden's position.
Despite this, Obama engaged in conversations with Harris over the next few days, eventually realizing that his resistance to Biden and Harris could tarnish his standing among Democratic elites.
Additionally, his reputation for loyalty to the Democratic Party was at stake.
After some deliberation, Obama took five days to publicly endorse Harris following Biden's exit from the race, with the endorsement prominently presented through a video capturing Harris receiving a call from Barack and Michelle Obama.
The book suggests that the entire presentation, including the dialogue, was crafted to enhance the Obamas' image, making it appear as though Harris was seeking their approval desperately.
The authors further indicate that Obama was maneuvering behind the scenes to create an open primary, as he did not believe Harris was the strongest candidate for Democrats and lacked confidence in her potential to win the election.
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