Kamala Harris Says She Shares Blame for “Reckless” Biden Run
Former Vice President Kamala Harris has said she “shoulders some blame” for the decision to let President Joe Biden run for re-election in 2024, calling the move “recklessness.”
Harris Reflects Ahead of Memoir Release
Harris made the remarks in an interview with Rachel Maddow on MSNBC, ahead of her memoir 107 Days. She expressed regret that she did not more strongly voice her concerns about Biden’s candidacy sooner.
On Not Choosing Pete Buttigieg
She also revisited her decision against choosing Pete Buttigieg as her running mate, saying at the time she thought it would be risky for a Black woman to run alongside a gay man. Harris clarified that the choice was not prejudice but political caution.
Balancing Criticism With Respect
While reflecting on what she now sees as mistakes, Harris maintained she does not doubt Biden’s integrity or his intentions. However, she argued the stakes in allowing the re-election decision to rest heavily on one person were too high.
