Nobody dares to run against Kamala Harris now, because that would cause a split within the Democrats, says political scientist and US expert Heinz Gärtner in the krone.tv lecture. “In this case, that would be suicide for the Democrats.”
It would have been interesting to hold an open party conference to find the right candidate for the Democrats. But now it is almost certain: Kamala Harris will run for the party. The 59-year-old is currently experiencing a real high. In just 24 hours, she registered a record number of donations. This also shows how nervous donors were in advance about the candidacy of Joseph Biden, says political scientist Gärtner.
“The Democrats felt too safe. Biden was allowed to run without being tested. It was only during the televised debate that it became clear how weak he really is.” Of course, he will now be showered with praise. But the sheer volume of donations now reveals what was previously withheld.
Suitable time for transfer a year ago
According to the American expert, Biden should have handed over his presidency to Harris in the midterm elections. “That would have been a good time a year ago and Kamala Harris would have gotten the presidential bonus.” But now it is probably too late to give up the presidency. “The Republicans are demanding this, but it would be interpreted as giving in to the Republicans.” In addition, Joe Biden has been pushed through in one way or another over the past two years, “so he will manage in the past months.”
Harris has her strengths
Kamala Harris probably doesn’t have the charisma that Barack Obama has and probably won’t generate the same enthusiasm, says Gartner. “She may not be the best candidate, but she is the only possible candidate for the Democratic Party. And she has her advantages, as a woman who comes from an immigrant family, that she should use.” She is certainly more credible than Joe Biden on the important issue of abortion. She will have a harder time on the issue of immigration and migration.
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