In a recent opinion editorial by Christopher Bedford for The Blaze, he discusses the current state of the Democratic Party, focusing on the implications of Joe Biden's decision to decline the party's nomination for President and the potential of Kamala Harris as a replacement.
Bedford suggests that Biden's withdrawal may have been a strategic move to control Harris' political ambitions, given her previous criticisms of him during the 2016 Democratic primary.
Bedford recalls the controversy surrounding Harris' appointment as the head of immigration, a decision that reportedly angered her aides who leaked information to the press. They claimed that the political realities of the Democratic Party's base prevented any feasible border solutions, accusing Biden of political sabotage. Bedford also notes that Harris was reportedly unwilling to do the work or read the briefs her staff had compiled.
The author suggests that Biden's declining health, which his brother Frank publicly acknowledged, played a significant role in his decision to step down. Bedford criticizes the Biden camp for publicly labeling Frank as an alcoholic in an attempt to discredit his claims.
Bedford also discusses the potential challenges Harris may face as a candidate, including her close association with Biden's failings, particularly on immigration, and her alleged dishonesty about his mental state. He suggests that the Democrats may have chosen Harris as Vice President to satisfy identity politics, despite her similarities to Hillary Clinton.
Bedford concludes by suggesting that Harris' candidacy could solve the Democrats' problem of what to do with her. If she wins, there's no problem, but if she loses, it clears the way for the next generation of Democratic leaders. Bedford warns Republicans to take Harris' potential victory seriously.
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