Kamala Harris is gaining support as a potential Democratic nominee after Joe Biden's surprising exit. The podcast discusses the impact on the election, Biden's endorsement, and Harris's campaign strategy. Analysis includes potential VP candidates, Harris's stance on abortion, and speculation on the upcoming election factors and Democratic Convention outcomes.
Joe Biden endorsed Kamala Harris after quitting the presidential race.
Harris faces Republican attacks on immigration and past decisions.
Deep dives
Joe Biden's Withdrawal from 2024 Presidential Race
Joe Biden's decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race sent shockwaves through US politics. Facing pressure from his own Democratic party after a disastrous debate performance, Biden chose to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris. Nancy Pelosi's subtle hints and senior party figures' pressure eventually led to Biden realizing his position was untenable, marking a historic moment as the first incumbent in over half a century not seeking re-election.
Kamala Harris as the Democratic Nominee
Kamala Harris's swift rise to becoming the Democratic nominee followed a strategic path post the debate debacle. Despite early challenges, Harris secured support, including key endorsements and financial backing, positioning her as the frontrunner. The dynamic nature of political campaigns, fueled by social media influence and strategic alliances, shapes Harris's prospects. With a potential focus on critical issues like abortion, her evolving political acumen in response to critiques sets the stage for a competitive race against Donald Trump.
Republican Strategy Against Kamala Harris
The Republicans are gearing up their attack strategy against Kamala Harris, focusing on portraying her as weak on immigration and as a failed Vice President. Critiquing her public speaking style and past decisions, they aim to capitalize on perceived vulnerabilities. However, the delicate balance in their approach lies in avoiding sexist or racist undertones to appeal beyond their base. Observing Donald Trump's confrontational disposition, the divisive tactics employed risk overshadowing policy discussions and broader electoral nuances.
A growing number of senior Democrats are throwing their support behind Kamala Harris to become the party's presidential nominee, after Joe Biden dramatically quit the race. The US president withdrew from November's election on Sunday, having faced weeks of calls to step aside following a calamitous TV debate against Republican opponent Donald Trump. President Biden immediately endorsed his vice president as his favoured candidate, who says she intends to "earn and win" the nomination.
In this episode, James Reynolds is joined by former BBC Washington correspondent Nick Bryant and special correspondent Jim Naughtie for their reaction. And the BBC's US special correspondent Katty Kay also drops in to give her assessment of how this impacts campaigning for both parties.
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This episode was made by Laurie Kalus, Richard Moran and Alice Aylett Roberts. The assistant editor is Sergi Forcada Freixas and the senior news editor is Richard Fenton-Smith.
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