The discussion around Vice President Kamala Harris’s tenure has been marked by criticisms of perceived lack of accomplishments and low approval ratings. Assigned responsibilities, such as addressing immigration issues, have drawn scrutiny for not yielding notable results. Her speeches, characterized by some as disjointed or abstract, along with occasional moments of laughter at seemingly inappropriate times, have also fueled criticism.
As speculation swirls about President Joe Biden’s fitness and potential replacements, Harris’s viability as a successor faces skepticism. Some analysts and Democratic insiders, like former Clinton adviser Paul Begala, suggest that while Biden’s appeal to independent voters may have waned, Harris could face even greater challenges in winning over swing voters crucial to electoral success.
Moreover, election finance regulations pose a significant hurdle in transferring campaign funds if Biden were to step aside, potentially limiting the party’s options. Amidst these considerations, debates within the Democratic Party continue on how best to explore these dynamics heading into the 2024 election cycle.
”Kamala Harris is more threatening to those swing voters than a dead Joe Biden or a comatose Joe Biden,” former Clinton adviser Paul Begala said. “So if Joe has to go, it’s gonna be Kamala and if it’s Kamala, it’s gonna be harder.”
