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The Impact of Advertisement on Politics: Insights from Senator Laphonza Butler’s Interview in the Newsletter

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January 18, 2025

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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, gave an interview during her last week serving in the Senate.

Written by Lisa Lerer

Laphonza Butler has been a senator from California for a short period of around 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 since they first met when Butler was a union leader in Los Angeles. Butler’s unique perspective sheds light on why her party lost the presidential election and offers insights on how they can work towards rebuilding.

Harris has not publicly addressed the reasons for her loss. According to Butler, part of the blame lies with President Biden, who she believes went back on a clear campaign promise by running for re-election. However, solely blaming Biden is not the solution. Butler believes that Democrats need to shift from talking to actively listening and truly 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 newest senator representing the state.

The interview was shortened and made clearer for easier understanding.

LL is asking for your opinion on why you think Harris did not

Many Americans desired a shift in leadership and sought a candidate they believed embodied this change. This desire for change may have been the primary factor in their decision.

Was it a mistake for Biden to run for

When President Biden first took office, he indicated that he would only serve as a transitional leader. This was the expectation many people had, so it may have been better for him to stick to that plan. Despite this, it cannot be denied that his presidency has been successful. Looking back, his time in office will likely be seen as highly impactful in my lifetime. However, once you set an expectation with people, it is important to follow through on it.

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