NYT OPINION: The Kamala Removal Fantasy
By Gail CollinsSection: Opinion
Source: New York Times
Published Date: March 15, 2023 at 02:00AM
Biden-Harris is here to stay.
So … it’s pretty clear Joe Biden is going to announce he’s running for re-election. What do you think he should do about Kamala Harris?A) For heaven’s sake, keep her on.
B) For heaven’s sake, replace her.
C) Shouldn’t we be talking about banks or something?
Hey, this discussion is brought to you entirely because I don’t know enough about banking to write about it. How often do you find yourself chatting about the vice presidency when there’s another topic available?
The veep question did come up recently on a Boston radio show, where Elizabeth Warren was asked if she thought Harris should stay on the ticket. “I really want to defer to what makes Biden comfortable on his team,” the Massachusetts senator said, with what might be described as a lack of pumped-up enthusiasm.
Warren has reportedly tried to call Harris to apologize, without success. But the answer to our original question is super simple: If Biden runs again, Harris will be his running mate. Try to imagine him starting off a second-term campaign by dumping the first female vice president. Who also happens to be the first vice president of Black or Asian descent.
Read more at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/15/opinion/kamala-harris-2024.html
Bonus Video
Warren issues statement after perceived slight against Harris in interview
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