Harris launched ‘dark arts operation’ against opponents for VP spot in 2020
Former Vice President Kamala Harris has been accused of engaging in a “dark-arts operation” to undermine other potential running mates for former President Joe Biden during the 2020 election, as detailed in a new book titled “Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House” published by William Morrow and Company on April 1. According to the book, political journalists Jonathan Allen of NBC News and Amie Parnes of The Hill claim that Harris’s advisers spread negative information about other possible vice presidential picks for Biden in order to secure her own position on the ticket.
The book specifically mentions that Harris’s team targeted Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice, former Democratic Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams, and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. One adviser was quoted in the book saying, “We stabbed Karen Bass a little bit. We stabbed Susan Rice a little bit. We stabbed Stacey Abrams a little bit. We stabbed Gretchen Whitmer.”
Although the book did not provide specific details about the tactics Harris used to undercut her opponents, it is noted that these actions did not prevent Bass, Whitmer, Abrams, and Rice from supporting Harris in the 2024 election. Bass endorsed Harris, and both Whitmer and Abrams appeared at Harris campaign events in 2024. Additionally, Rice defended Harris in July after a Republican congressman made disparaging remarks about her, calling the comments “incredibly insulting” in an interview with CNN.
Harris, who previously served as a senator from California, has since signed with CAA Speakers, a high-profile celebrity representation agency. The book “Fight” delves into how President Donald Trump secured a second term in the White House and includes interviews with over 150 political insiders.
The book also sheds light on former President Barack Obama’s hesitancy to endorse Harris in the 2024 election as a potential successor to Biden, citing concerns about Biden’s mental acuity. The book also reveals Obama’s doubts about Biden’s political prowess as the election unfolded.
In conclusion, the revelations in “Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House” provide insight into the competitive nature of political campaigns and the strategies employed by candidates to secure their positions. The book highlights the complexities and challenges of navigating the political landscape, especially in high-stakes elections like the race for the White House.
