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Discussing political matters, a supporter of Kamala Harris claims that Joe Biden did not keep a promise. Senator Laphonza Butler, a Democrat from California, spoke in an interview during her last week in the Senate.
Written by Lisa Lerer
Laphonza Butler has been a senator representing California for approximately 15 months, despite having 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 met when Butler was working as a union leader in Los Angeles. This partnership gives Butler a unique viewpoint on why their party lost the presidential election and what steps could be taken to rebuild it.
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 seeking re-election. However, Butler believes that simply blaming Biden is not sufficient and that Democrats should focus on listening to others rather than just talking.
Gov. Gavin Newsom chose Butler to take over the U.S. Senate seat that became vacant after Senator Dianne Feinstein passed away in September 2023. Since Feinstein opted not to seek re-election, this week marks her final days in office. On Monday, Representative Adam Schiff will officially become California’s latest senator.
The interview underwent editing to make it shorter and easier to understand.
LL asked for the reason behind Harris’s loss.
LB: The American citizens desired a shift in leadership. They were looking for a candidate who they believed embodied change. And that could be the main reason why.
Was it a mistake for Biden to run for
President Biden originally stated that he would be a temporary leader, which was the expectation people had. It may have been better for him to stick to that plan. Despite the success of his presidency, it will be remembered as one of the most influential in my lifetime. However, once expectations are set with people, it is important to follow through on them.
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