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Discussing Politics
In an interview with Senator Laphonza Butler, a Democrat from California, it was revealed that Biden failed to keep a promise, as she wrapped up her last week in the Senate.
Authored by Lisa Lerer
Laphonza Butler has only been a senator from California for approximately 15 months. However, she has been a strong supporter of Vice President Kamala Harris for 15 years.
During the week, I had a conversation with Butler, who has been in a long-standing partnership with Harris. They first met when Butler was involved in a union in Los Angeles. This partnership gives Butler a unique viewpoint on the reasons behind her party’s loss in the presidential election and the potential strategies for rebuilding.
Harris has not publicly discussed the reasons for her loss. According to Butler, part of the blame should be placed on President Biden for breaking a clear campaign promise by running for re-election. However, simply blaming Biden is not sufficient. Democrats need to shift from talking to listening, and truly listening at that.
Governor Gavin Newsom chose Butler to take over the U.S. Senate seat that became vacant after Senator Dianne Feinstein passed away in September 2023. Feinstein chose not to seek re-election, so this week marks her final days in the Senate. On Monday, Representative Adam Schiff will officially become the new senator for the state.
The interview was shortened and made clearer by editing it.
LL: What is your opinion on why Harris did not win?
It seems that the American people desired a candidate who they believed would bring about change, and that’s likely the 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. This was what people were anticipating. Therefore, it may have been better for him to stick to that plan. The achievements of his presidency cannot be ignored. In the future, his time in office will be remembered as one of the most significant in my lifetime. However, it is important to uphold the expectations that were set at the beginning.
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