It has been three weeks since President Joe Biden ended his reelection campaign. While he has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as his replacement, he has not yet joined her on the campaign trail. This decision to stay out of the limelight during the early days of her campaign could be a strategic move.
Democratic strategist Simon Rosenberg, creator and author of the Hopium Chronicles on Substack, suggested that President Biden likely stepped aside to allow Vice President Harris to have a strong start. Antjuan Seawright, another Democratic strategist, agreed, mentioning that President Biden is giving Harris space to reintroduce herself to the American people.
Since Harris began her campaign trail, hosting events nationwide, there has been a renewed level of excitement among Democratic voters, donors, and volunteers. Rosenberg noted the substantial increase in fundraising and volunteer engagement, remarking on the Democratic Party’s current strength.
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Harris is scheduled to appear alongside President Biden for their first public event since his campaign exit, though it will be a White House event rather than a campaign one. President Biden is slated to speak at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, where he can advocate for Harris’s candidacy.
Rosenberg emphasized the importance of President Biden’s support in validating Harris’s leadership abilities and vision. Seawright expressed the desire for President Biden to showcase his authentic self during the DNC, emphasizing the man behind the politician.
While the White House states that President Biden’s focus remains on his current duties, he has expressed his intent to campaign on Harris’s behalf. Strategists believe that President Biden can still be a significant influence on the campaign trail and help transition leadership to a new generation.
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