Kamala Harris refused to specify any major changes she would implement if elected president, claiming instead that she is "obviously not Joe Biden."
Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for the 2024 presidential election, has been struggling to differentiate herself from President Joe Biden, whom she is currently serving under. In an interview with "Late Show" host Stephen Colbert, Harris was asked about what "major changes" her administration would bring versus Biden's. However, she refrained from providing any specific details.
Colbert pointed to polls showing that voters want the 2024 election to be about change, and asked Harris how her presidency would differ from Biden's. Harris responded, "Sure, well I'm obviously not Joe Biden."
Harris Dodges Question on Differences Between Her Presidency and Biden's
"I've noticed," Colbert quipped.
"So that would be one change in terms of – but also I think it's important to say with 28 days to go, I'm not Donald Trump," Harris said, sparking cheers from the liberal audience.
Harris Dodges Question on Differences Between Her Presidency and Biden's
Harris went on to tout her "opportunity economy" pitch and talked about her small business owner mother, but she did not provide any concrete examples of how her presidency would differ from Biden's.
Earlier in the day on her media blitz, Harris was similarly asked on "The View" whether she would have done anything differently from the Biden presidency.
Harris Dodges Question on Differences Between Her Presidency and Biden's
"There is not a thing that comes to mind," Harris responded, adding "I've been a part of most of the decisions that have had impact."
Critics panned the Democratic nominee's comments, insisting they would be immediately used in a Trump ad to tie her to Biden, who was forced out as the nominee by anxious Democrats in July. Biden dropped out of the race under pressure and Harris quickly replaced him.
Harris Dodges Question on Differences Between Her Presidency and Biden's
Harris's inability to articulate clear differences between her presidency and Biden's highlights the challenges she faces in trying to establish her own identity and appeal to voters. Some analysts believe that her close association with Biden, who is unpopular with many voters, could hurt her chances of winning the election.
In addition to her ties to Biden, Harris has also been criticized for her record as a prosecutor and her handling of the border crisis as vice president. Her opponents have seized on these issues to paint her as inexperienced and ineffective.
Despite the challenges she faces, Harris remains the Democratic frontrunner in the 2024 race. She has a strong base of support among African Americans and women, and she has the backing of the Democratic establishment. However, she will need to do a better job of differentiating herself from Biden and addressing the concerns of voters if she wants to win the election.
