Bombshell Book Reveals Obama's Doubts About Kamala Harris and Biden's Re-election

Obama's Stance on Biden and Harris

• 💡 A new book by Jonathan Allen claims former President Obama secretly didn't want Kamala Harris to be the replacement for Joe Biden.
• 🎯 Obama reportedly worked behind the scenes for a mini-primary or open convention, lacking faith in Harris's ability to win the election.
• 🔑 Obama refused to endorse Harris's candidacy on a phone call with the then-Vice President, even after Biden passed the baton.

Analysis of Harris's Candidacy

• 🧠 Panelists suggest Obama recognized Harris as a "terrible vice president" and a potentially weak candidate due to "word salads" and a lack of deep foreign affairs knowledge.
• ⚠️ There was a concern that electing Harris could lead to returning the White House to Donald Trump.
• 🚀 The idea of an open convention was considered, despite its potential for chaos, as a gamble for a better candidate than Harris.

Political Astuteness and Election Outcomes

• 📈 The book and discussion highlight Obama's political astuteness, with his concerns about Biden's re-election path seemingly validated by election results.
• 📊 Over 89% of US counties shifted in favor of Donald Trump, and Politico noted Slotkin outperformed Harris in Michigan.
• 🗣️ Obama's strategy of working through the press, rather than direct public statements, is noted as a savvy tactic.

Leadership and Party Cohesion

• 📌 The lack of a strong leader in the Democratic Party is discussed, with suggestions that an open primary, if championed by Obama, could have led to a stronger candidate.
• 💬 The panel questions who Obama believed would have been the right candidate if not Biden or Harris.
• 🎤 The discussion also touches on Obama's controversial stump speech to black voters, which some felt exploited Harris's weaknesses.