Vice President Kamala Harris is reportedly steering clear of campaigning with President Joe Biden as the election approaches. According to Axios, while Biden wishes to support Harris in the final days before Election Day, her campaign has responded with vague reassurances, reflecting concerns that his presence could hurt her candidacy.
This dynamic highlights the complex relationship within the Democratic Party, where Biden’s low approval rating—currently at 39%—has made Harris’s team wary of further associating her with him. One source described the situation as akin to a slow-moving breakup, recognizing Biden’s contributions while being cautious about his political baggage.
Although Biden’s team believes he could bolster Harris’s appeal, especially among white working-class voters in swing states like Pennsylvania, there are no joint appearances planned before the election. Reports indicate that Harris’s campaign has allowed several of Biden’s proposed events to go uncoordinated.