October 30, 2024 Print Edition
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Uphill battle: The challenge of vice presidents running to replace their bosses
As she walks her election tightrope, Kamala Harris is wobbling between supporting unpopular President Joe Biden and distancing herself from him. The dangers of this high-wire act were apparent on Oct. 8 when she was asked on The View whether she would’ve done anything differently from Biden. She gave a long pause and said, “There is not a thing that comes to mind,” adding, “I’ve been a part of most of the decisions that have had impact.” The day earlier, she launched an unwise attack on Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) for not taking her call as he prepared his state for a massive hurricane. The same day, Biden praised DeSantis for his good work. Not a good week on the tightrope. Kamala Harris and Joe Biden campaign together in Largo, Maryland, Aug. 15, 2024. (Stephanie Scarbrough/AP) Harris...
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