Obama questioned Harris on two points and she thought she would "step on the landmine". Can she still handle it smoothly?
2024-07-26
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At 8 p.m. on July 24, U.S. President Biden delivered a "quit speech" to the American people in the Oval Office of the White House. In his speech, Biden did not mention age or health issues as the reasons for his withdrawal.
Obviously, the real reason Biden withdrew from the race was pressure from the top of the Democratic Party. Biden said in his speech: "My record as president, my leadership in the world, and my vision for America's future all deserve my re-election, but nothing can stop us from saving American democracy, including personal ambition. So I decided that the best way to move forward is to pass the torch to a new generation. This is the best way to unite our country."“I know there is value in people who have many years of experience in public office, but new voices, fresh voices, young voices, deserve their time and place, and that time and place is now.”Biden then recounted his achievements during his term. At the end of his speech, he said that it was the honor of his life to serve the United States for more than 50 years. He went from a stuttering child born in the slums of Scranton, Pennsylvania and Claymont, Delaware to the President of the United States sitting behind the Grit Desk in the Oval Office. This is the realization of the American dream. Biden said that he has devoted his heart and soul to the country, and he has also received countless rewards, love and support.The American people in front of the TV can only see Biden in the camera. In fact, when he delivered this resignation speech, Biden's family was sitting next to him, witnessing Biden's historic farewell. After his speech, his family members came forward to hug him, and his granddaughter Findigan wiped her tears silently.The one in white is Biden's daughter Ashley
The one in red is Biden's granddaughter, and the one on the right is Ashley's husband
Obama unhappy with quick Harris pick
It has only been four days since Biden announced his withdrawal from the race on Sunday. In these four short days, Harris has held four campaign events in four states and raised hundreds of millions of dollars.But according to insiders of the Biden family, there is no consensus within the Democratic Party on Harris taking over from Biden. A key figure is former President Obama, who has never expressed his position because Obama doubted whether Harris could defeat Trump.The New York Post reported that the former president was "very unhappy" with Harris' candidacy, even claiming that he "knew Harris couldn't beat" Trump, 78. Insiders also revealed that Obama believed Harris was "incompetent" and "unable to avoid the landmines in front of her."The Washington Post quoted sources close to the Biden family as saying that Obama was "shocked" and "angry" that Biden supported Harris so quickly.The insider broke the news: "Obama is very frustrated because he knows Harris can't win. Obama knows she is incompetent - a "border czar" who has never visited the border and boasts that all immigrants should have health insurance. In short, Harris can't avoid the minefields in front of her."Sources said Obama would prefer to see Arizona Senator and former NASA astronaut Mark Kelly "become a candidate" at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next month.Obama responds to Biden's withdrawal from the race but doesn't mention HarrisAfter Biden announced his withdrawal from the race on Sunday, Obama immediately praised Biden on social media platform X as one of the most influential presidents in the United States and a "patriot of the highest order." However, Obama did not mention Harris at all throughout the article, which was interpreted by the media as not supporting Harris's nomination as the Democratic candidate.Obama wrote in the statement: "Biden is one of the most influential presidents of the United States, a close friend and partner of mine. Today, we are reminded again that he is a patriot of the highest order." He said that Biden has led the United States away from the chaos, lies and division of the Trump administration over the past four years, and Biden's performance in office proves that he has every right to run for re-election.Obama added that Biden understands the stakes of this election better than anyone else, and that everything he has fought for his entire life, and everything the Democratic Party stands for, will be at risk if Trump is allowed to return to the White House and the Republicans take control of Congress. Therefore, for Biden, examining the political landscape and deciding to pass the torch to a new nominee is undoubtedly one of the most difficult things in his life. Obama said: "I know he (Biden) will not make this decision unless he believes it is right for the United States."Obama highly praised Biden for "putting the interests of the American people above his own interests," and future generations of leaders should follow suit. However, Obama did not mention Harris, who has received Biden's full support for the presidential nomination, but only expressed confidence in the Democratic Party's nomination process: "In the days ahead, we will be sailing in uncharted waters. But I have extraordinary confidence in the Democratic Party, and they will be able to create a process to select an outstanding nominee."Obviously, Obama did not explicitly write the name of the candidate as Harris.Obama will still endorse HarrisBut according to NBC, people around Obama said that Obama sees himself as a "resource" and "listener" for Harris, who "took on a lot of work in a very short period of time." Although the date has not yet been determined, Obama will join Harris' campaign. In addition, Obama will also support Harris with his wife Michelle, who was nominated as a potential replacement for Biden when Biden "withdrew from the election."Eric Schultz, a senior adviser to Obama, told NBC that the former president is "looking forward to helping Democrats make their case to voters this fall." He said Obama believes he can help unite his party and plans to adopt a strategy focused on "driving influence, specifically when and where his voice can make a difference."Obama and Harris have known each other for many years. As early as 2008, Harris was one of the first supporters of Obama's presidential campaign. Harris also served as a guest speaker at the 2012 nomination convention. In return, Obama also supported Harris and endorsed her for her campaign for California Attorney General and her 2016 Senate campaign.Democratic Party targets HarrisIn a show of party unity, a vast majority of state convention delegations across the country announced their support for Vice President Harris as the Democratic nominee just days after President Biden dropped out of the presidential race.According to the Associated Press poll, Harris has won the support of enough Democratic delegates to become the official Democratic presidential candidate. Delegations from several states met on Monday night to confirm their support for Harris, including Texas and Harris's hometown of California. As of Monday night, Harris had received the support of 1,976 delegates far exceeding the 1,976 required for the first vote.It is not difficult to see that within a few days after Biden announced his withdrawal from the race, the Democratic Party adopted a quick-win strategy to demonstrate party unity, finalizing Harris as the presidential candidate and eliminating other potential challengers. Therefore, it can be expected that at the Democratic National Convention held in Chicago on August 19, the Democratic Party will "forget" the fight that forced Biden to withdraw from the race a month ago and hold a grand party convention of unity and friendship.Currently, according to the polls, Harris shows no signs of leading Trump in swing states. Although her entry has indeed revived the enthusiasm of the Democratic Party, it is still uncertain whether it can last until November 5th.If Harris ultimately loses the election, will Pelosi, Schumer, Obama and other Democratic leaders who forced Biden to step down feel that betraying Biden and supporting Harris is still the right decision?Recommended historical articles
