Biden's notes: 'Do not hold grudges' against Kamala Harris

[JoeOtterbein]

AP via Politico

“Do not hold grudges.” “Campaigned with me & Jill.” “Talented.” “Great help to campaign.” “Great respect for her.”

By ASSOCIATED PRESS

07/28/2020 08:50 PM EDT

As he took questions from reporters on Tuesday, Biden held notes that were captured by an Associated Press photographer. Harris’ name was scrawled across the top, followed by five talking points.

“Do not hold grudges.” “Campaigned with me & Jill.” “Talented.” “Great help to campaign.” “Great respect for her.”

Those are all observations Biden has made about Harris before. But they take on new significance following a recent Politico report that one of Biden’s closest friends and a co-chair of his vice presidential vetting committee, former Connecticut Sen. Chris Dodd, still harbors concerns about Harris’ tough debate stage performance and that she hasn’t expressed regret.

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[Ferrets are Cool]

1. "Tough" is what we need in the Democratic party.

[OAITW r.2.0]

2. Kamala should be the AG and Biden should let her prosecute.

Let the VP deal with the domestic facts...Biden is going to busy on International triage.

[crickets]

3. Politico again! I could not be less concerned about Chris Dodd's inconsequential opinions. nt

[JoeOtterbein]

4. Actually it's an...

...AP article. See article.

[MontanaFarmer]

5. I'm old enough to remember

once hearing Chris Dodd say "we'd handle it differently in a Dodd administration" on a debate stage. Laugh out loud funny, even at the time. Now quit flapping to the tiger beat on the Potomac and help the process play out, quietly.

[LizBeth]

6. Not only not hold grudges but thank her and Booker for having this conversation for enlightenment.

[chowder66]

7. Good notes!

[Bayard]

8. Doesn't sound like notes you'd make for your VP pick

[jcgoldie]

9. Why would she be at the top of your notes if she wasnt?

[Bayard]

10. Because she's the one many people think he will pick

His notes say he's prepared for those questions, but she's an also ran.

[jcgoldie]

11. an "also ran"?

Not sure what that means but the fact that she's important enough to Biden to put her at the top of his talking points makes me think she's likely the pick next week.

[helpisontheway]

12. I don't think so. They leaked the Dodd comments for a reason. Nt

for a reason.

[JI7]

14. That would just be cruel. he can pick someone else without jackass dodd comments

[JI7]

15. I agree, I think he was seriously considering her from the time he decided to run

and why he so easily said yes when asked if he would pick a woman to be vp.

[Lucinda]

16. I would if I wanted quick, and to the point things for replies to the inevitable pot stirring

comments that will and do come up in the media about Senator Harris. They smack the snark down pretty quickly and easily and would make great talking points for anyone on his team fielding the questions about Harris.

[Awsi Dooger]

13. I'm more impressed with the style of notes than the topic

During the debates that's exactly what Biden needs to do, rely on quick memorable talking points. Don't get trapped into complicated back and forth. These are going to be podium debates. It won't be more respectful sit down style like the Biden/Ryan debate