Kamala Harris is facing criticism and struggling to make a case for herself after nearly three years in office, according to a New York Times Magazine profile by Astead W. Her staff reportedly tries to prompt applause during her speeches, but it often doesn't work. The White House has had to ask Democrats not to publicly criticize her. Despite this, Harris believes she shouldn't have to win over the public. Elaine Pott explains in The Atlantic that many people don't think Harris is ready to be president, but they may be missing something. Pott suggests that Harris's narrative is difficult to change, as she had not been on the national stage for long before becoming vice president.
"Kamala Harris had not been on the national stage for that long when she entered the White House," @elainaplott tells @loracorkelley in the Atlantic Daily. "As one of her former aides told me, narrative is a very difficult thing to change." https://t.co/ApiAkThQch
Few people think Kamala Harris is ready to be president. @elainaplott explains what they're missing. https://t.co/PtdB30wrK1
“Kamala Harris has often been a politician in search of a moment, rather than a leader defining this one.” Interesting look at Vice President Harris — based on interviews with more than 75 people close to her — by the @nytimes’ @AsteadWH. https://t.co/5Nk0JEuf6m
In response to the very good NYT story on Kamala Harris today: https://t.co/6avLiTG8sb https://t.co/Z4FFQCUkAb
In response to the very good NYT story on Kamala Harris today: https://t.co/BavJOptjPY
Few people think Kamala Harris is ready to be president. @elainaplott explains what they're missing. https://t.co/HSJR5RmEvf
NYT: Kamala Harris affronted by the idea that she should have to win over the public. Also, when she gives speeches, people don't even know when to clap. Her staff tries to get people to start clapping but it doesn't work. The WH has to beg Dems to not criticize her publicly. https://t.co/MY5aPSGlf9
After nearly three years, Kamala Harris is still struggling to make the case for herself — and feels she shouldn’t have to, @AsteadWH reports in his @NYTMag profile of the vice president. https://t.co/bBQ9jOdmbk
Kamala Harris: "We have competency on our side! What we are doing is popular!" https://t.co/qdi4K2oBUU