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Regarding politics, a supporter of Kamala Harris claims that Joe Biden did not keep a promise. Senator Laphonza Butler, a Democrat from California, was interviewed during her last week in the Senate.
Written by Lisa Lerer
Laphonza Butler has only been a senator from California for around 15 months, but she has been a strong supporter and friend of Vice President Kamala Harris for 15 years.
During this week, I had a conversation with Butler, who has had a long relationship with Harris since they first met when Butler was a union leader in Los Angeles. This partnership provides Butler with a unique point of view on why her political party lost the presidential election and potential strategies for rebuilding.
Harris has not discussed in detail the reasons for her loss. According to Butler, part of the responsibility lies with President Biden, who she believes went back on a campaign promise by seeking re-election. However, simply blaming Biden is not sufficient. Democrats need to shift from talking to actively listening, according to her.
After Senator Dianne Feinstein passed away in September 2023, Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed Butler to take her place in the U.S. Senate. Since Feinstein chose not to seek re-election, this week marks her final days in office. On Monday, Representative Adam Schiff will be officially sworn in as California’s newest senator.
The interview was shortened and made clearer by editing.
Interviewer: What do you believe was the reason for Harris’s
It seems that the American people desired a shift and were looking for a candidate who they believed embodied this change. This could be the reason why they voted the way they did.
Is it possible that Biden should not have decided
At first, President Biden indicated that he would be a transitional leader, which was the expectation people had. It might have been better for him to stick to that plan. Despite that, his presidency has been successful and will likely be remembered as one of the most impactful in my lifetime. However, when you set certain expectations, it is important to follow through with them.
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