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A close supporter of Kamala Harris claims that Joe Biden did not keep his word. 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 approximately 15 months, however, she has been a strong supporter and friend of Vice President Kamala Harris for 15 years.
This week, I had a conversation with Butler, who has been in a long partnership with Harris. They first met when Butler was a union leader in Los Angeles. Butler’s perspective on why her party lost the presidential election and how it can make a comeback is quite interesting.
Harris has not shared many reasons for her loss publicly. According to Butler, part of the blame lies with President Biden for breaking a clear campaign promise by seeking re-election. However, simply blaming Biden is not sufficient. Democrats need to shift from talking to actively listening, according to Butler.
Gov. Gavin Newsom chose Butler to take over Senator Dianne Feinstein’s seat in the U.S. Senate after her passing 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.
The interview underwent editing to make it more concise and easier to understand
LL: What is your opinion on the reasons for Harris’ loss
LB: The American people desired a shift in leadership and were looking for a candidate who they believed embodied that change. This may be the main reason for their choice.
Was it a mistake for Biden to run for
At first, President Biden indicated that he would be a temporary leader, which was the expectation of many. It might have been better for him to stick to that plan. Despite the undeniable success of his presidency, it will be remembered as one of the most significant in my lifetime. When you set certain expectations, it is important to follow through on them.
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