Biden secretly suspects whether or not Harris can beat Trump
Date
7/23/2024 7:40:24 AM
(MENAFN) United States President Joe Biden's reluctance to step down from his re-election campaign was partially driven by private doubts about Vice President Kamala Harris's ability to compete effectively against Republican nominee Donald Trump, Axios reported on Monday. Biden’s announcement on Sunday that he would not seek a second term was followed by his endorsement of Harris as the Democratic nominee for the upcoming election. trump swiftly responded to the news, suggesting that defeating Harris would be "easier than Biden."
According to Axios, which cited sources close to Biden, the president's concerns reflect broader uncertainties among some Democratic leaders regarding Harris as their candidate for November. The report noted that Harris's tenure as vice president has been marked by challenges, including high staff turnover and a reluctance to engage in politically risky tasks.
The article highlighted that Harris's staff has experienced significant turnover over the past three and a half years. Of the 47 staff members listed in 2021, only five remained with her as of this spring. Former aides attributed the high attrition rate to Harris’s demanding standards and her tendency to scrutinize staff in a manner reminiscent of her prosecutorial style, which some found challenging.
Additionally, the relationship between Harris's office and the West Wing has reportedly been fraught with tension. This strained dynamic, coupled with concerns about Harris’s political effectiveness, has contributed to Biden’s private reservations about her candidacy. The situation underscores the internal and external challenges facing the Democratic Party as it prepares for the upcoming election.
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