New Book Reveals Biden Expected Harris to Protect His Legacy, No Matter the Cost

Biden's Expectation of Harris

• 📌 President Biden expected Vice President Harris to protect his legacy during the campaign, even if it meant not distancing herself from him.
• 💡 He conveyed this by telling her, "No daylight," indicating he believed any public separation would harm him.
• 🎯 The book suggests Biden was unwilling to accept that Harris would need to distance herself to win, wanting to maintain control.

Harris's Public Stance and Campaign Dynamics

• 💬 A revealing moment occurred on "The View" when Harris, asked about doing things differently, paused and stated, "Not that I can think of," a response that surprised her campaign staff.
• ⚠️ This statement was later used in a Trump campaign ad, which did not benefit her.
• 🎭 The book details a dynamic where staff might allow for "daylight," but the principals themselves agreed against it, causing confusion.

Trump Campaign's Internal Dynamics

• 📈 While Harris's numbers rose, the Trump campaign's fundamentals were not seen as moving, contributing to their confidence.
• 🎛️ Trump became agitated as the race tightened and brought in Cory Lewandowski to assess the campaign.
• ⚔️ Lewandowski's attempt to challenge campaign manager Susie Wiles and senior advisor Chris LaCivita over budget issues was ultimately shut down by Trump.
• ✅ In a departure from his usual style, Trump chose stability over chaos within his campaign to secure victory.

Democratic Campaign Reflections

• 🗣️ A Democratic strategist noted that the American people cannot be "gaslit" about issues like Afghanistan, inflation, or the president's decline.
• 💔 Both Kamala Harris and Tim Walls were reportedly shocked by the election outcome, having been led to believe they were winning.
• 📊 Harris was influenced by large crowds and the perceived "vibe" of her campaign, which did not necessarily reflect the true electoral reality.