ALBAWABA - Kamala Harris, who used to be the Vice President of the United States, is sparking political debate again with her new memoir 107 Days. The book tells the story of her presidential campaign in 2024 and gives honest criticism of important Democratic figures.
The book, which will be released on Tuesday, has already caused problems within the party and brought attention to early moves for the 2028 nomination.
Harris talks about the crazy months that followed President Joe Biden's surprise exit from the 2024 race, giving honest opinions on party leaders. She calls Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro "ridiculous" for being too ambitious. She also said that she thought about running with former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, but she was worried that voters wouldn't like having both a Black woman president and a gay man as vice president. Buttigieg pushed back, saying that sexual orientation should not be a factor in who is qualified to be in politics.
Shapiro said that Harris didn't say anything about Biden's health at the time, even though she had seen his problems firsthand. He said he had privately told Biden's team to think about his candidacy again, but they didn't listen.
The memoir also talks about how Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker were hesitant to support Harris. It also talks about how California Governor Gavin Newsom didn't respond right away to her outreach because he was on a hiking trip.
Harris uses the book to talk about her bigger political ideas in addition to her own stories. In parts that were made public online, she says that Donald Trump's presidency was not truly legitimate and that her earlier warnings about him were correct. She says that even though she is no longer in office, she will continue to be involved with the public and in politics.
People in the Democratic Party have had very different reactions. Fans praise Harris for being honest and for helping to break down racial and gender barriers. Critics, on the other hand, are worried that the timing of the memoir could make things worse within the party. Representative Ro Khanna told Democrats to think about what Harris said, but he also told them to focus on making a stronger group agenda.
People say that 107 Days is more than just a look back. It shows that Harris wants to stay involved in Democratic politics and maybe even run for president in 2028. However, her honest criticisms could make it harder for the party to stay together at a crucial time.
