U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris (Kamala Harris 2) visited France in mid-November for a state visit. After returning to the United States, he found a series of news reports about her in political dilemma. The reports describe her becoming a marginalized role in the administration led by President Biden and questioning her future leadership to lead the Democratic Party to the next president.
U.S. Vice President Harris
What happened?
CNN (CNN) published a report on November 15 in which dozens of officials who asked not to be named described an atmosphere of "angry and dysfunctional" about Harris's work performance and accused her of being "excluded" by the presidential team.
On the same day, a report by the American political news website Politico.com showed that if Biden chooses not to run for re-election, Harris is not enough to be the only candidate for president by the Democratic Party.
and both reports were published after a poll released the week before. The latest poll shows that Harris' average approval rating is only 28%. However, other similar polls show that her approval rating hovers around 40%, but her approval rating is still lower than Biden, which has recently declined.
Gallup 1 poll showed that Biden's approval rating dropped from 56% in the first quarter to 44.7% in the third quarter, a drop of 11.3%, which has never been experienced by any president of the United States since World War II.
Biden chooses Harris as his campaign mate
His vice president is important for the US president, but Biden chooses Harris as his campaign mate is particularly important. In November 2019, Harris, then 55, made history, becoming the first female vice president in American history and the first person of color to hold the position.
She also serves under the oldest president in American history, and November 20 is Biden's 79th birthday. Due to the health problems caused by age, it is particularly urgent for who may succeed him.
As Vice President, Harris' mission is to take the lead on two key issues in the U.S. government: immigration and voting rights. She has also made some high-profile overseas visits, including her recent visit to France to help bridge the diplomatic rift with one of the key U.S. allies.
Harris refuted her view that she was “underutilized” in the U.S. government in an interview on November 18. "We are getting things done well, we are doing things together," she said. Ron Klain, chief of staff of the White House, and Jen Psaki, have issued similar statements in recent days.
Harris has been a prosecutor for many years
Harris was born in 1964 in , California , and graduated from , Howard University , the capital Washington, and the University of California Hastings School of Law. She has worked as a local attorney in the San Francisco area for a long time. She was elected attorney general in California state in 2010 and was elected as a California federal senator in 2016. Why is there a debate in
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A series of negative news about Harris has triggered various explanations: Why did she not get most support in the public, or at least, according to reports, not convinced within the government?
In her critics' view, Harris' current political dilemma is mainly due to her own fault.
US media reports Harris is in political dilemma
Many conservatives believe that she lacks the charm, experience and political talent needed to improve her image. Other critics accuse Biden of not putting Harris in a successful position, leaving her unable to make a meaningful impact on her assigned responsibilities. Biden authorized Harris to lead the deal with illegal immigration on the US-Mexico border in March this year. In June, during his first foreign visit, Harris "forgot" his immigration status and issued a warning to the immigrants of Guatemala three times in a row, causing widespread controversy.Harris' statement contradicts her remarks about the deprivation of the Trump administration's right to asylum during her campaign for vice president. As the daughter of an immigrant from India and Jamaican, Harris's remarks to discourage immigrants sounded "extremely harsh".
analysts say that making Harris a key figure in solving problems full of political risks is destined to be the target of strong criticism on both ends of the political spectrum. In response to the COVID-19 and the infrastructure bill, Biden is far from putting her in the core position.
analysis says Biden didn’t put Harris in the core position
Harris’ supporters argue that she always faces stricter scrutiny due to her race, gender and status as Biden’s “potential” presidential successor.
Analysts believe that it is difficult for all vice presidents to stand out in this naturally thankless role, and Harris's view of "underperforming" is largely due to the public's "unfair high expectations".
What is the next step?
On November 19, Biden temporarily handed over power to Harris because he wanted to perform anesthesia for colonoscopy. According to Article 3 of the 25th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, , the latter was the first woman in American history to officially hold the acting presidential position. Previously, this clause was used only twice in history, both because the then-President George W. Bush underwent a colonoscopy.
White House Doctor Kevin O'Connor said later that day that Biden's first physical examination during his term showed that he was still suitable for president. Harris serves as "acting president" for 1 hour and 25 minutes.
Biden has said he plans to run for president again in 2024, but current speculation about his possible change of mind means that Harris' every move will be closely watched for the foreseeable future.
US media views
CNN:
Harris is still the leader in the Democratic Party leader after Biden
"Although Harris has a bad start, she may be a very strong candidate. Her personal experience and resume are impressive, and she has been a prosecutor for many years. In addition, Harris has a natural foundation - African and Asian (Indian) American women. Without her, the Democratic Party can't win anything."
Boston Herald (Boston) Herald):
The U.S. Vice President is always pushed behind the scenes
"Part of the answer is simple: Harris's encounter is that she becomes Vice President. Despite her shoulders a combination of policies, even though she visited Paris this week to seek a solution to the breakdown of U.S.-France relations, it is still a fact that the position of the White House No. 2 is essentially a decreasing position."
The Los Angeles Times Times):
Harris faces unrealistic expectations for the vice president
"Harris acts like a traditional modern vice president: meet Biden regularly and promote his agenda in other ways. Some people on the left and right wings' early views that she will play a powerful role, which is actually untenable."
Capitol Hill newspaper (The Hill):
Harris was unpopular from the start
"Harris is known as a candidate for the 2020 election, but it's an inappropriate statement because she never even entered the campaign as a candidate. In December 2019, her support rate in her hometown of California was even lower than that of Andrew Young (Note: another campaigner), prompting her to quit, while seemingly blaming Democratic voters for misogyny and racism."
USA Today (USA) Today):
Biden's performance is always the top factor in how the public viewes Harris
"This administration will fluctuate due to the decisions Biden has made. Therefore, Harris cannot be a scapegoat every time when Biden is in trouble."
Atlantic Monthly (Atlantic):
Biden did not create enough space for Harris to establish himself
" The previous presidents calmed their independence performances from the vice president, but Biden and his White House West Wing staff have the right to change that. If Biden really thinks the fight against Trumpism is a fight for the American soul, he will have to find ways to support his most likely successor, giving her the freedom to define her image at all short-term political cost. "
National Review:
Harris's position and her vision for the country are not clear. "Harris's presidential campaign was in trouble in part because of his capriciousness on major issues. This ultimately reflects that a political leader is not entirely sure what he or she wants. Aspiring political leaders want to complete major issues and want people to remember that they are bold and willing to make difficult but right choices. Aspiring political leaders want to be popular, too. "
Washington Post (Washington Post):
Race and gender bias are definitely a factor in Harris' criticism
" Is it possible that misogyny and racism are related to people's perceptions and reporting on Vice President Harris? There is no doubt that there is. ”
Nandu reporter Shi Minglei
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