Endorsements and Tensions

This chapter explores the fraught relationship between the president and vice president, tracing their history from the 2019 debate to the lead-up to the 2024 election. It highlights the strategic maneuvers around political endorsements, particularly focusing on the vice president's preparations for a critical call from the president that leaves her in a difficult position. The narrative underscores the emotional weight of endorsements and the complex personal and political dynamics that shape them.