President Joe Biden told former President Barack Obama that Vice President Kamala Harris was “not as strong as me,” according to a professional lip reader who deciphered Ethel Kennedy's off-mic conversation Wednesday, but President Obama He also agreed, saying, “That's right.'' Funeral.
The comment suggests that with less than three weeks to go until Election Day, Biden and Obama probably have doubts about Harris's chances of winning.
The comment also indicates that Biden wants Harris to beat former President Donald Trump, a point that has been debated within the Republican Party, which has used it as evidence to the contrary that Biden wants Harris to beat former President Donald Trump. cites examples of downplaying campaign claims.
Jeremy Freeman is a forensic lip reader based in London. translated conversation for new york postthe paper reported as follows:
“She's not as strong as me,” the 81-year-old Biden said, according to a translation created by analyzing lip movements on video during the debate.
“I know…that's true,” the popular former president agreed, adding, “There's time.”
“Yes, we will make it in time,” Biden said. Mr. Biden was forced on July 21 by his fellow Democrats to abandon his party's nomination in favor of Ms. Harris, in a revolt that Mr. Obama was expected to support.
President Obama may have been referring to holding an event with Harris, saying shortly before that, “It's important that we spend time together.”
During the meeting, Mr. Biden crossed his arms, did not look him in the eye, and wore a grim expression, much to the irritation of Mr. Obama.
At one point, Obama tried to leave, but Biden touched his arm, causing him to turn and say more.
Biden press secretary Andrew Bates said. post He was not satisfied that the lip reader worked to decipher the conversation.
“A 'lip-reading expert'?” Was the usual right-wing fortune teller absent? “Only President Biden and President Obama know what they discussed, but that was by no means the only one,” he said.
Mr. Obama entered the race last week after polls showed Ms. Harris underperforming among the black community.
Mr. Obama has been outspoken against Black Harris supporters, especially black men who have not been able to support her by the numbers they showed supporting Biden.
