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In the realm of politics, a supporter of Kamala Harris claims that Joe Biden did not keep a promise. The interview was conducted with Senator Laphonza Butler, a Democrat from California, as she nears the end of her time in the Senate.
Written by Lisa Lerer
Laphonza Butler has only been a senator in California for around 15 months, but she has been a strong supporter and friend of Vice President Kamala Harris for 15 years.
During the week, I had a conversation with Butler, who has been in a long-lasting partnership with Harris. They first met when Butler was a union leader in Los Angeles. This partnership provides Butler with a unique viewpoint on why their party lost the presidential election and what steps can be taken to rebuild it.
Harris has not spoken much about the reasons for her loss. According to Butler, one reason for the loss could be attributed to President Biden breaking a clear campaign promise by running for re-election. However, Butler believes that simply blaming Biden is not sufficient; Democrats need to shift from talking to actively listening.
Governor Gavin Newsom selected Butler to take over the vacant U.S. Senate seat following the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein in September 2023. Feinstein chose not to seek re-election, so this week marks her final days in office. On Monday, Representative Adam Schiff will officially become the state’s newest senator.
The interview underwent editing to make it more concise and easier to understand
LL: What is your opinion on the reason behind Harris’s loss
LB: The public in America desired a shift. They were looking for a candidate who they believed embodied change. It seems that this was their main motivation.
Is it possible that Biden should not have entered
At first, President Biden mentioned that he would only be a temporary leader. This was what people were anticipating. Therefore, it might have been better for him to stick to that plan. Despite that, we cannot ignore the accomplishments of his presidency. Looking back, his time in office will definitely be seen as one of the most influential in my lifetime. However, when you set certain expectations with people, it is important to follow through with them.
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