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In reply to the discussion: The real issue is not Biden's age -- it's VP Kamala Harris. [View all]ancianita
(36,532 posts)41. Interesting. Guess they stopped noticing her. Here's what my friends have noticed.
https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/24/politics/kamala-harris-abortion-rights/index.html
More than a dozen Democrats who spoke to CNN some under anonymity to speak candidly describe a White House that is coming around to see the merits of Harris work on abortion, guns and democracy, after two years of direct appeals from Harris allies to Biden aides to take a more hands-on approach in shoring up Harris public standing.
The West Wing has now been intentional about showing Harris ability to lead, frequently sharing her work on official outreach channels that once mostly promoted Biden. The vice president also held a prominent role in Bidens April reelection announcement video, where she appeared 13 times, a clear signal officials said, of Harris importance to the reelection effort.
Theres been a change in understanding that how Kamala does is really important for Bidens legacy, a second person in communication with the West Wing told CNN. I think a lot of the folks who have had some misgivings about Kamala have come to terms with that fact.
Ron Klain, former Biden chief of staff and an early Harris advocate inside the West Wing, disagreed that the level of support from the White House for the vice president has changed.
I always believed that when the public got enough chance to see her, her coverage would get better, Klain told CNN in an interview, touting the ways the White House has tried to support Harris and her platform. And so, I think the support for us always been there in the White House. I think finally, the coverage is reflecting what a great job shes been doing since day one.
The West Wing has now been intentional about showing Harris ability to lead, frequently sharing her work on official outreach channels that once mostly promoted Biden. The vice president also held a prominent role in Bidens April reelection announcement video, where she appeared 13 times, a clear signal officials said, of Harris importance to the reelection effort.
Theres been a change in understanding that how Kamala does is really important for Bidens legacy, a second person in communication with the West Wing told CNN. I think a lot of the folks who have had some misgivings about Kamala have come to terms with that fact.
Ron Klain, former Biden chief of staff and an early Harris advocate inside the West Wing, disagreed that the level of support from the White House for the vice president has changed.
I always believed that when the public got enough chance to see her, her coverage would get better, Klain told CNN in an interview, touting the ways the White House has tried to support Harris and her platform. And so, I think the support for us always been there in the White House. I think finally, the coverage is reflecting what a great job shes been doing since day one.
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The problem is that the average voter (even the average Democrat) doesn't feel that way...
brooklynite
Feb 2024
#1
And how long ago was that? Do you not think she could have grown into high office?
ancianita
Feb 2024
#33
This free press could be the death of democracy yet. It's hard being a parent. There's no instruction manual.
jaxexpat
Feb 2024
#48
Biden did tap her to solve the so-called border crisis. Not sure that was a fair assignment.
Silent Type
Feb 2024
#19
I'll go with SarahD below. For all we know trump could pick his biggest donor.
ancianita
Feb 2024
#12
Possibly, Trump won't reveal his running mate because he is still auctioning off the position?
Attilatheblond
Feb 2024
#15
Meanwhile, Trump's loyalties sprouted from Russian dictators and European fascists
bucolic_frolic
Feb 2024
#10
The assessment is on point but I fear too many won't readily vote for a person of color or a woman for President
dutch777
Feb 2024
#8
The press depends on you to not know Harris's accomplishments. They've lived and breathed Trump, who
ancianita
Feb 2024
#20
Kamala Harris has grown into the job as VP. I was concerned when Biden picked her, but not anymore.
patphil
Feb 2024
#17
I don't think she has been given enough time to shine. Not sure why but it should change.
twodogsbarking
Feb 2024
#24
She's doing exactly what people say they want: go around the country and listen and talk with them.
betsuni
Feb 2024
#69
Again, exactly what people say they want, a Democrat popular with young people!
betsuni
Feb 2024
#72
It's her affect. I said this during her 2016 campaign, when I supported her.
maxsolomon
Feb 2024
#27
Not "even odds". His life expectancy is another 14 years, with a 75% chance of living at least 8 more years
unblock
Feb 2024
#28
I hear you loud and clear. But to resign would not mean his resigning from their mutual work.
ancianita
Feb 2024
#31
"But ... but ... but ... that would admit: I'd rather be called an ageist than confess to being racist and misogynist!"
marble falls
Feb 2024
#32
Yes, it would, both streams of the polluted corporate river of perception/fear management.
ancianita
Feb 2024
#37
Interesting. Guess they stopped noticing her. Here's what my friends have noticed.
ancianita
Feb 2024
#41
I hear you. Don't they get news on the Internet? I'm kinda surprised that tv's their only media source.
ancianita
Feb 2024
#47
That is definaty part of the reason Biden may lose some support. I voted for John McCain
doc03
Feb 2024
#51
There's a bad joke about this issue: "The problem with Biden's age is she's Black"
Hekate
Feb 2024
#53
First 2 years of Biden's administration, there was a 50/50 senate, Kamala was the tie-breaker.
justareader
Feb 2024
#55
I don't know. It's not the case for democratic leaning naysayers, and there are plenty
ecstatic
Feb 2024
#75
my first thought when "age" started coming up more and more: It's Code
yellowdogintexas
Feb 2024
#77
TFG and MAGA world have not recovered from President Obama serving for two terms
LetMyPeopleVote
Feb 2024
#102