CNN host Jake Tapper criticized President Biden's claim that Vice President Kamala Harris could have defeated President-elect Donald Trump in the 2024 election. Tapper called the claim "nonsensical" and pointed out that Harris lost to Trump in the Democratic primaries.
Biden had said that he dropped out of the race in order to unify the party and that he believed Harris could have beaten Trump. Former Biden communications aide Kate Bedingfield defended the president, saying that he was likely trying to give Harris "kudos" for running a strong campaign.
However, political analyst Harry Enten disagreed with Biden's claim. He wrote that Biden was "well behind Trump" in the polls when he dropped out and that "no incumbent president who was anywhere near as unpopular as Biden has ever won." Enten also pointed out that Trump was ahead in the polls in the Great Lake battleground states at the time Biden dropped out.
15 Comments
Coccinella
I'm not going to let negative comments about Kamala discourage me. I believe in her and I know she has what it takes to lead.
Muchacho
It's important to remember that Biden won the popular vote in 20He could have won again in 2024.
ZmeeLove
I think Biden is trying to send a message of unity. We need Democrats to come together to defeat Trump.
Africa
It takes a lot of courage to drop out of a presidential race, even if it's the right thing for the party.
Mariposa
I agree with Biden. Kamala is a strong leader and she would have made a great president.
G P Floyd Jr
Let's focus on the future and work together to build a better America for all of us.
Rolihlahla
I'm proud to be a Democrat and I support all of our leaders, including President Biden and Vice President Harris.
G P Floyd Jr
This is just another example of Biden's terrible judgment.
Rolihlahla
Kamala's campaign was a disaster. She couldn't even connect with her own party's base.
G P Floyd Jr
So Biden admits he threw the election? What a disgrace!
Rolihlahla
Can't wait to vote both of them out in 2024!
Martin L King
The Democratic Party is stronger than ever and we're going to beat Trump in 2024!
ZmeeLove
He needs to retire and let someone younger and more capable take over.
Raphael
If Biden thought Harris was such a winner, why did he pick her as VP?
Leonardo
Kamala is a rising star in the Democratic Party. I'm excited to see what she accomplishes in the future.