I think the anger over the Harris- Biden exchange is not because she asked the question

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277. Warren supporter really appreciating Harris

I remember when all federal enforcement of any civil rights legislation was countered with the argument that it should be a matter for local control/state's rights. So when Biden referred to local control, that raised a red flag for me. Of course I remember that busing itself became controversial for reasons other than civil rights issues. But they weren't really arguing about busing. The real issue was how much sympathy Biden had for segregationists and bigots who held back minorities in this country in a significant way, and what that might mean for his ability to understand and lead on civil rights and minority issues today. Biden damaged himself by offering the defense of busing that was the same defense made by those who wanted no part of civil rights for blacks or other minorities. This was an outrageous statement to make in the context of that discussion and I suspect he will have a hard time overcoming having made this defense. By doing this he never addressed the real question there: can you be responsive in a real way to real issues now? Defending his reasoning then, and with the worst possible defense, was a problem of his own making.

As far as Kamala Harris' ability to grab the stage and dominate her opponent in the debate, all I have to say is, Wow! That was quite a move. She has now put herself in the race as one of the frontrunners. For anyone who thinks she is too aggressive, too prosecutorial, too angry, I can only say--wake up! This isn't the 1950s. Women can be aggressive and it can be a good thing. I was not sure of her but that was a very skillful and interesting interaction and my esteem for her is much higher now.

I am almost equal now in my support of either Warren or Harris as a result of that debate, and what I knew prior as well.

I don't support Joe Biden. Sorry, not good enough for the moment. We have a lot of business to attend to after Trump is defeated and we need someone who can move us forward.