Concerns About Kamala Harris’ Impact on Democrats
During a recent YouTube update, political commentator Chris Cillizza expressed worries about former Vice President Kamala Harris stepping back into the spotlight, suggesting it could harm the Democratic Party.
Harris announced that she wouldn’t run for governor in California but left the door open for a possible presidential run in 2028. On Thursday, she also revealed that she has written a book about the upcoming 2024 campaign and is already promoting it. Cillizza mentioned in his channel that Harris may evoke memories of challenging times for the party, particularly as Democrats face declining popularity.
“The issue for Democrats is that Harris, as a possible candidate for 2028, brings up discussions they’d rather avoid,” Cillizza noted. He pointed out questions about her knowledge of former President Joe Biden’s actions during their time in the White House, as well as the party’s perception as ineffectual and overly focused on “wokeness.”
“She brings back memories of tough times. The Democratic Party isn’t exactly popular right now, and a lot of that seems tied to Biden’s administration and the fact that Harris was propelled to power without any real voter support,” he elaborated. “The party is keen to distance itself from that chapter.”
Despite a lack of significant voter backing, Harris received the 2024 Democratic presidential nomination after Biden withdrew and endorsed her in July. Cillizza observed that Democrats are eager to move beyond their recent struggles. He also suggested that Harris’ book might reveal Biden’s attempts to cover up his cognitive issues.
“I find it hard to believe that Kamala Harris was completely unaware of these matters. What’s she going to say in her book? If she doesn’t address it, people will have a lot of questions. If she hints at anything about Biden’s decline, it’s going to just create more inquiries,” he added.
The publication is set for September 23rd, and there’s speculation about how it may play into the party’s strategies leading up to the November elections in Virginia and New Jersey.
Cillizza concluded that Harris, who hasn’t ruled out running in 2028, may unintentionally keep conversations focused on past issues rather than future solutions for the Democrats. “I believe her decision might not just be a personal error, but detrimental to her political future,” he stated. “She likely won’t secure the governor position, nor the presidential nomination in 2028, which traps the party in its history.”
“The more the past lingers, the harder it will be for Democrats to forge ahead,” he summed up.
