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A supporter of Kamala Harris claims that Joe Biden did not keep his word, as revealed in an interview with Senator Laphonza Butler, a Democrat from California, in her last week serving in the Senate.
Written by Lisa Lerer
Laphonza Butler has been a senator in California for a short 15 months, but she has been a trusted friend and supporter of Vice President Kamala Harris for 15 years.
During the week, I had a conversation with Butler, who has been in a long partnership with Harris. They first crossed paths when Butler was a union leader in Los Angeles. This unique partnership gives Butler an interesting viewpoint on why their political party lost the presidential election and what steps they can take to reconstruct and strengthen it.
Harris has been relatively quiet about the reasons for her loss. According to Butler, the blame partially lies with President Biden for going back on his promise not to seek re-election. However, simply pointing fingers at Biden is not the solution. Democrats need to focus on actively listening and understanding the concerns of the public.
Governor Gavin Newsom selected Butler to take over the U.S. Senate position that became vacant 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 the state’s newest senator.
This interview underwent editing to make it more concise and easier to understand
LL is asking for the reasons behind Harris’ loss.
LB: The desire for change was strong among the American people, who were looking for a candidate they believed could bring about change. I believe that was the main reason behind their choice.
Was it a mistake for Biden to run for
At first, President Biden mentioned that he would only serve as a transitional leader. This was what people were expecting, so it may have been better for him to stick to that plan. Despite that, we cannot ignore the achievements of his presidency. Looking back, his time in office will be remembered as one of the most significant in my lifetime. However, when you set certain expectations with people, it is important to follow through with them.
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