Kamala Harris’ memoir, 107 Days, provides an inside look at the challenges she faced as vice president during the 2024 presidential campaign. The book details her frustration with Joe Biden’s debate performance against Donald Trump, which she believes was the turning point that led to his campaign’s downfall.
Harris recounts her refusal to adhere to the Biden campaign’s strategy of promoting Biden as the debate’s winner, calling the talking points ‘bulsh–t’ and expressing her disbelief at the narrative. She highlights Biden’s difficulties with clarity, his missed opportunities to attack Trump, and a particularly awkward moment where he confused ‘millions and billions’ and accidentally declared ‘We finally beat Medicare.’ Harris also mentions the negative reactions from campaign staff and public outrage, including a confrontation with Rob Reiner at a watch party.
The memoir underscores the broader implications of Biden’s performance on the election and the importance of substance over style. Harris emphasizes the need for voters to focus on Trump’s numerous lies rather than the debate’s stylistic aspects. The book serves as a critical reflection on the campaign’s challenges and the role of leadership in shaping public perception.