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An associate of Kamala Harris claims that Joe Biden failed to keep a promise. Senator Laphonza Butler, a Democrat from California, gave an interview during her last week in the Senate.
Written by Lisa Lerer
Laphonza Butler has been a senator from California for a short period of time, approximately 15 months. However, she has been a strong supporter of Vice President Kamala Harris for 15 years.
During the current week, I had a conversation with Butler, who has been working closely with Harris for a long time. They first got to know each other when Butler was a union leader in Los Angeles. This partnership provides Butler with a unique viewpoint on the reasons behind her party’s loss in the presidential election and strategies for rebuilding.
Harris has not publicly discussed the reasons for her loss. According to Butler, part of the blame lies with President Biden for breaking a campaign promise by running for re-election. However, simply faulting Biden is not sufficient. Democrats need to shift from talking to actively listening and understanding.
Governor Gavin Newsom selected Butler to take over the vacant U.S. Senate seat after Senator Dianne Feinstein passed away in September 2023. Since Feinstein chose not to seek re-election, this week marks her final days in the Senate. On Monday, Representative Adam Schiff will officially become California’s newest senator.
This interview was shortened and made clearer by editing.
LL: What is your opinion on why Harris did not win?
It seems that the American people desired change and believed that a certain candidate embodied that change, leading to their decision.
Is it possible that Biden should not have decided
When he first took office, President Biden indicated that he would only be a temporary leader. This was what people were anticipating. Therefore, it may have been more beneficial for him to stick to that plan. It’s undeniable that his presidency has been successful. Looking back, it will be remembered as one of the most influential in my lifetime. However, once you set expectations, it is important to follow through with them.
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