McCarthy Critiques Harris on Campaign Strategy
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif) shared his views Thursday night regarding potential candidates learning from former Vice President Kamala Harris’ recent endeavors, including her upcoming books and her unsuccessful presidential campaign in 2024 against President Trump.
“She was essentially shut down in all swing states. It’s worth noting that she lost women voters by a smaller margin than Joe Biden did. Biden had a wider margin among women than she did,” he mentioned during a segment on Fox News’ Ingraham Angle.
“It’s not entirely her fault for being a candidate for just 107 days,” he added when speaking to host Laura Ingraham. “I plan to share this book with anyone looking to learn how not to run a campaign.”
McCarthy, who stepped down from the House in 2023 following his removal from leadership, expressed skepticism about Harris potentially entering the Democratic presidential race in 2028. He suggested that Biden’s withdrawal from the campaign may mean she won’t be leading the ticket either.
On Thursday, Harris announced that she would be publishing a memoir reflecting on her brief presidential campaign, titled “107 Days,” through Simon & Schuster.
“Since I took office, I’ve done a lot of reflecting on that experience. With sincerity, I’ve documented my behind-the-scenes journey,” she stated. “I believe it’s important to share what I learned and how we can move forward.”
Additionally, Harris indicated Wednesday that, despite favorable polls suggesting a strong possibility, she would not pursue a run for California governor in 2026, opting instead to more actively support Democratic efforts to win elections.
“There’s a lack of authenticity in her actions,” McCarthy remarked. “She talked about running for governor but changed her mind when she realized the odds were against her.”
“This is the crux of the issue,” he continued. “She has to come to terms with her situation, and historically, she hasn’t even won a primary.”
Harris’ decision to step back from active politics has fueled speculation about her potentially preparing for another presidential run in 2028. In her first interview since Trump’s inauguration, she conveyed to CBS’s Stephen Colbert that she believes the political system is currently “broken,” while keeping her options open for future endeavors.
