In 2020, Joe Biden defeated Donald Trump and was going to put America on a progressive path.
Most Democrats blame Joe Biden for November loss against Donald Trump
Four years later, Mr. Biden is persona non grata in Democratic circles and is being blamed for paving the way for a Trump return to the White House.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who lost the November election against Trump, is seen in a more favorable light. Many believe that she performed better than expected and might have won with more time to campaign.
There might be some truth to this argument. Ms. Harris did better in the swing states, where she campaigned really hard, than in other parts of the country.
The California native is trying to build on this goodwill as she ponders her next move. Harris has three solid options in front of her for the future.
Kamala Harris plots her next move
The first idea is another run for president in 2028. In this situation, Harris would be considered an early favorite. However, the competition promises to be fierce this time around with the likes of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
Her second option is a run for governor in California. Harris would likely succeed at this level, but some supporters say this is a step in the wrong direction.
Lastly, Harris could give up politics and try her luck in the private sector. However, the tea leaves suggest that it is not her favorite option.
Whatever Harris decides, she must factor in her relationship with Biden. Things have been very icy between the two Democratic politicians since November.
Biden regrets not running for reelection
People close to Harris blame President Biden for her loss against Trump. They say that he waited too long before exiting the race.
On the other hand, some Biden allies argue that he should have never left the race. They claim that the president would have been able to right the ship after a shaky debate in June.
Biden agrees with that assessment. In an incredible leak, sources close to the president say that he recently said he would have beaten Trump and still regrets not running for reelection. The information came from The Washington Post.
The president has shared very few regrets about his four years in office. It was recently revealed that he regrets not signing his name on the Covid relief checks in 2021.
Is he blaming Harris?
Observers say that Biden is fighting to clear his name, save his legacy, and shift blame. However, such statements will continue to be a problem for Harris as she moves forward.
Despite his low approval ratings, Biden continues to more or less blame Harris and the Democrats who pushed him out of the race for losing against Trump.
However, The Washington Post reported: “Aides say the president has been careful not to place blame on Harris or her campaign.”
Biden is trying to rewrite history when it comes to Harris and Trump. The Republican candidate took the lead in the race in October 2023 and never let it go.
To succeed in the future, Harris will need to distance herself from the man who picked her as a running mate in 2020.
