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Discussing politics, a supporter of Kamala Harris claims that Joe Biden did not keep a promise. Senator Laphonza Butler, a Democrat from California, shares her thoughts in an interview during her last week in the Senate.
Written by Lisa Lerer
Laphonza Butler has been a senator representing California for a short period of around 15 months. However, she has been a strong supporter and partner of Vice President Kamala Harris for a long 15-year period.
This week, I had a conversation with Butler, who has been working closely with Harris for a long time. They first crossed paths when Butler was a union leader in Los Angeles. Butler’s unique insight sheds light on why their political party lost the presidential election and offers ideas on how they can move forward and improve.
Harris has not spoken much about the reasons for her loss. According to Butler, part of the blame lies with President Biden for going back on his promise not to seek re-election. However, just criticizing Biden is not sufficient – Democrats need to prioritize listening and understanding the concerns of the people.
After Senator Dianne Feinstein passed away in September 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom chose Butler to take her place in the U.S. Senate. Feinstein decided not to seek re-election, so this week marks her final days in the Senate. On Monday, Representative Adam Schiff will be officially sworn in as California’s new senator.
The interview was shortened and made clearer through editing.
LL: What is your opinion on the reasons for Harris’ loss
Linguist Bob believes that the American people desired a shift and were looking for a candidate who they believed embodied change. This could be the main reason behind the choice made by the voters.
Was it a mistake for Biden to run for
President Biden initially stated that he would only serve as a transitional leader. This was the expectation that people had of him. It may have been better for him to stick to that role. Despite the success of his presidency, history will likely view it as one of the most significant in my lifetime. However, when you create an expectation with people, it is important to follow through on it.
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