Vice President Kamala Harris’ team has been discussing how to differentiate her from President Joe Biden in the final weeks of the 2024 race. Polling shows that Biden is a drag on Harris’ candidacy, and voters are eager for a new direction. Harris has proposed new policy ideas like a “Medicare at home” program and is releasing her medical records to show she is young and vivacious compared to Biden and Trump. Her team is considering various ways for Harris to distance herself from Biden, likely giving the White House a heads up before doing so. Harris has been walking a fine line between praising Biden’s leadership and defining her agenda as a “new way forward.” Trump has criticized Harris for saying she wouldn’t have done anything differently than Biden over the last four years, calling her incompetent. Harris has since stated that she would appoint a Republican to her Cabinet and establish a bipartisan council of policy advisers if she wins. Biden was stung by Harris’ comments during their debate and has remarked that she will probably have to draw more contrasts with him in the future. Overall, Harris is navigating the delicate balance of distancing herself from Biden while still showcasing her loyalty and commitment to their joint vision for the country.
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Harris considering options to create more distance between herself and Biden
