She’s dropping him.
With just two weeks remaining in the 2024 election campaign, there are currently no plans for Vice President Kamala Harris to join President Joe Biden on the campaign trail. Instead, Biden aims to support Harris by utilizing his established political connections, particularly with labor leaders, and hosting official White House events that showcase his administration’s achievements. His schedule for the final week before the election is still being determined.
The strategy for this campaign period has been coordinated between aides to both Biden and Harris, emphasizing that Biden’s primary role should be as the sitting president rather than as a campaign figure. This approach comes as Harris seeks to position herself as a candidate for change, distinct from Biden, who has recently been perceived as unpopular among voters. Harris has acknowledged the need to clearly differentiate her potential presidency from Biden’s in her public statements.
As Harris navigates her campaign, she faces challenges in articulating how her vision differs from Biden’s. Her messaging aims to emphasize a new generation of leadership. Meanwhile, the Trump campaign has been working to link Harris closely with Biden’s administration, particularly on key voter concerns like the economy and immigration, framing her as part of the existing political landscape.
While Biden’s low approval ratings have led to his reduced presence on the campaign trail, his aides have encouraged Harris to emphasize the successes of his administration, such as lower inflation and improved stock market performance. However, the Harris team has decided on a forward-looking campaign strategy that requires some distance from Biden, leading to a limited number of joint appearances.
In the coming days, Harris is scheduled to campaign alongside prominent figures like former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, while Biden focuses on official duties that highlight the administration’s accomplishments. Despite the distance in their campaign efforts, both Biden and Harris are committed to ensuring a smooth operation of the government as they head into the election, reflecting Biden’s understanding of his strategic role in supporting Harris’s candidacy.
