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Stephen A. Smith: Kamala Harris' Political Career is Over After Memoir Criticisms

NewsNationOctober 5, 20255 min222,762 views
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Disappointment with Kamala Harris' Memoir

  • 💡 Stephen A. Smith expresses disappointment with Kamala Harris for promoting her book, "107 Days," after her presidential run.
  • ⚠️ He criticizes her for sharing criticisms of prominent Democrats like Josh Shapiro and Gavin Newsom, and her interactions with the Obamas and Biden, after the election.
  • 📌 Smith argues that Harris should have voiced these concerns during her presidential campaign when she was the Democratic nominee.

Perceived Political Missteps

  • 🎯 Harris is criticized for being leaderless during her presidential run, a point that Donald Trump exploited.
  • 📉 The timing of the book's release is questioned, especially after the Democratic party lost the popular vote and swing states, with Harris's numbers dipping among young Black and Hispanic voters.
  • 🗣️ Smith suggests that Harris's revelations in the book make people question her trustworthiness, fearing she might record private conversations.

Doubts About Future Political Viability

  • 🚫 Smith believes the Democratic party will not support Kamala Harris moving forward, stating her political career is over.
  • 🚀 He contrasts her approach with leaders like Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, who focused on future solutions rather than past grievances.
  • 🔑 The book should have focused on what happens next and how things can be done better, rather than pointing fingers.

Broader Political Commentary

  • 📊 Smith acknowledges that while he has issues with Donald Trump, he cannot ignore improvements in areas like the border situation and the economy.
  • ⚖️ He criticizes the partisanship that prevents acknowledging any positive actions by Trump.
  • 🎤 Smith concludes that Harris was not the right person to lead the country and her political future is bleak.
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