Kamala Harris’s recent defeat has brought Democrats back to a nightmare they already knew in 2016. The day after the election results comes not only as a new setback, but as a moment of deep internal reflection. The divisions in the party have emerged forcefully, and the hunt for the culprit has already begun.
Many in the party are pointing the finger at Joe Biden, whom they believe is largely responsible for the defeat. According to some sources, the president should have withdrawn from the electoral race, making room for stronger alternatives.
Some observers point out that Democratic Party leaders failed to draw a clear line against Biden’s re-election a year ago, contributing to the current situation. In her three months, Harris has tried to rally support but has faced internal resistance from influential figures who would have preferred a different selection process. Tensions between her staff and the president’s have been evident from the start, with Biden’s aides forced to work for a candidate they didn’t fully trust.
Kamala Harris has made significant mistakes in her campaign. While she has attempted to distance herself from a president whose approval rating has fallen to 39%, she has failed to present herself as the credible alternative that many had hoped for. Despite the support of leaders like Nancy Pelosi and Barack Obama, her debacle has raised questions about the future of the Democrats.
Harris' defeat also represents a blow to Barack Obama, who has long been accused of failing to train a new generation of party leaders during his eight years in the White House. In this tense climate, there are critical voices within the party that suggest that some might even benefit from Harris' defeat. Among them, a certain satisfaction on the part of Hillary Clinton is suggested, worried by the idea that another woman could shatter the glass ceiling she had so desired to shatter. Other observers are looking to the party’s future political hopefuls, such as Gretchen Whitmer and Gavin Newsom, who can now aspire to more significant roles without the shadow of Harris’s victory. However, the main task remains to rebuild a party that can connect with Americans again. The defeat has opened a new phase for the Democrats: it will be essential to rethink strategies and alliances to face future challenges.
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