Harris disappears from spotlight, vacations in Hawaii after election loss
Vice President Kamala Harris has been keeping a low profile since her loss in the election to President-elect Trump. She has been vacationing in Hawaii with her husband, Doug Emhoff, for the past week. Harris arrived in Kalaoa, Hawaii, on Tuesday for what was supposed to be a weeklong trip, taking a break from her busy campaign schedule and her duties as vice president.
The timing of Harris’s trip has raised questions, especially as many DNC staffers are uncertain about their futures following sudden layoffs. However, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre defended Harris’s vacation during a recent briefing, stating that there is nothing wrong with the vice president taking some time off to spend with her family.
Despite being on vacation, Harris is still expected to play a crucial role in helping President Biden push through several judicial nominations. With the Democrats holding a slim majority in the Senate, Harris’s tie-breaking vote as president of the Senate will be crucial in confirming these nominations.
According to an NBC News report, Democrats are racing against the clock to confirm as many judges as possible, with Harris expected to once again cast decisive votes. Last year, Harris broke the record for casting the most decisive votes of any vice president in history, and Democrats are likely to rely on her expertise in the coming weeks.
While Harris had initially delayed her vacation in case she was needed in the Senate, most of the crucial votes are now expected to take place in December when she is back in Washington. The goal is to fill every judicial nomination possible, with Senator Elizabeth Warren confirming that Harris will be available for any tie votes that may arise.
In conclusion, Vice President Kamala Harris’s vacation in Hawaii may be seen as a well-deserved break, but she remains committed to her duties and is ready to fulfill her responsibilities when needed. As Democrats push to confirm judicial nominations, Harris’s tie-breaking vote will be instrumental in achieving their goals.
