‘If She Ran for Dogcatcher, She’d Lose’: Kamala Harris Faces New Wave of Criticism After Book Gives Harsh Account of Her Failed Campaign

Vice President Harris reportedly blames her loss, in part, on President Biden because of his delayed decision to exit the race.

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Vice President Harris greet President Biden as First Lady Jill Biden and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff look on at the end of the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 19, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

A new book about Vice President Harris’s failed presidential campaign — filled with detailed descriptions of a weak candidate and feuding campaign staff —  is leading to renewed criticism of Ms. Harris and Democratic Party elders, especially due to its description of how top Democrats did not believe Ms. Harris could win even as they pushed President Biden aside. 

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