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Harris Defends Memoir Amid 2024 Election Frustrations

9/25/2025

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Harris Defends Memoir

Vice President Kamala Harris promotes her memoir, '107 Days,' amid frustration over 2024 recount.
Polls show her favorability has fallen since October 2024, raising concerns.
Democratic strategist Michael Hardaway criticized the book as divisive, hindering her leadership.
Harris defended her election decisions as cautious due to the stakes.
She expressed regret for not confronting President Biden about his reelection decision.

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Harris Reveals Withdrawal Plan

Kamala Harris reveals in her memoir "107 Days" that her inner circle created a "Red File" plan for a Biden withdrawal, led by her brother-in-law Tony West.
The plan included calls to world leaders and crisis-communication steps for preparedness given Biden's age.
Harris recounts a pivotal moment when Biden endorsed her before announcing withdrawal, prompting her rapid campaign launch.

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Harris Defends Memoir

Vice President Kamala Harris promotes her memoir, '107 Days,' amid frustration over 2024 recount.
Polls show her favorability has fallen since October 2024, raising concerns.
Democratic strategist Michael Hardaway criticized the book as divisive, hindering her leadership.
Harris defended her election decisions as cautious due to the stakes.
She expressed regret for not confronting President Biden about his reelection decision.

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