of The New York Times (The New York Times)’s editorial board wants Vice President Kamala Harris to drop out of the 2024 presidential race because of “deep concerns” about her electability.
The move to remove the nation’s first Black vice president came shortly after President Joe Biden announced he would not run in the 2024 election, potentially threatening Democratic turnout in November.
The committee began by offering words of praise for Biden.
Agreeing to step down when his term ends in January would significantly increase the party’s chances of protecting the country from the perils of President Donald Trump’s reelection.
after that Dropped hammer:
Choosing Harris would be the logical route for Democrats to take: She was Biden’s running mate, and while he did not vote for her as his presidential candidate in the primary, the president’s supporters expected her to run in November’s election.
Nevertheless, party representatives should have a say in such important decisions. There are other capable Democrats who could take on Trump and win. And by choosing candidates without real competition, the party A majority of Democrats and independents had serious concerns.Although it is late, there is still time to subject the leading candidates to public scrutiny, use that information to guide the selection of candidates, and garner public support before the party’s nominating convention begins on August 19. [Emphasis added.]
of The New York TimesBiden’s immediate push to demote Harris after his departure helps explain why so many Black politicians have openly wanted to keep the Biden-Harris pair in 2024. TheHill.com report July 8:
There are growing calls among Democratic lawmakers to halt the 2024 presidential campaign, and members of the Congressional Black Caucus have voiced their support for President Biden.
On Sunday, Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.) Rep. Biden delivered a sharp rebuttal to those calling for Biden to step down.
“Any ‘leader’ who calls on President Biden to step down needs to get his priorities straight and stop belittling this incredible leader who has delivered real results for our country,” Wilson said in a statement. “And that’s Donald Trump From day one, he has been a dictator, pursuing a radical agenda to destroy our democracy, and we must do everything in our power to defeat him. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris This is just the ticket to make that happen.”
but The New York TimesThe effort is also extremely dangerous to the Democratic Party’s diverse coalition. Black Americans made up about 11.5% of the electorate in the 2020 election. Delivered One-fifth of Biden’s votes.
President Donald Trump has been trying to win over a larger share of black voters and is gaining support among black men, in part because many black Americans perceive Democratic leaders as being eager to court Latino immigrants in big cities like Chicago and New York.
But Harris’ approval rating is low. show She might lose to Trump.
