Vice President Kamala Harris’ team is discussing ways to differentiate her from President Joe Biden as polling indicates he is a drag on her candidacy. Harris has proposed policy ideas such as a “Medicare at home” program and releasing her medical records to show she is young and energetic compared to Biden and Trump. Despite her loyalty to Biden, Harris is considering ways to distance herself from him, potentially through areas like the care economy and leadership style. Harris plans to inform the White House before making any moves to distance herself from Biden. She has faced criticism for saying she wouldn’t do anything differently than Biden, with former President Donald Trump calling her incompetent. Harris has also promised to appoint a Republican to her Cabinet and establish a bipartisan council of policy advisers if elected. Biden was reportedly stung by Harris’ comments about not being him or Trump during a recent interview and debate. Overall, there is a recognition within Biden’s team that Harris may need to draw more contrasts with him to win the election, but there is no major concern. Harris is walking a fine line between praising Biden and defining her own agenda as she campaigns on a platform of “a new way forward.”
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