Dick Harpootlian, the former chairman of the South Carolina Democratic Party and a supporter of Biden, censured Harris and the validity of her position as a presidential candidate.
In Harpootlian’s own words:
“I think her statements, campaign are smoke and mirrors. As the campaign wears on and as she’s pressed to prove details, I think she’s going to find herself realizing this isn’t a campaign for attorney general of California. This is a presidential campaign, and what you say has to be verifiable, and so far it has not been.”
Response from Supporters of Harris
Americans who support Kamala Harris have pushed back against assertions made by Harpootlian and other Harris detractors.
Marguerite Willis, a Democrat who previously ran for governor in South Carolina and a present backer of Harris, stated that Harris’ stances are very clear. Willis noted that Harris supports gun control, healthcare for Americans, improvements in the education system, etc. Willis furthermore stated that attacks against Kamala Harris’ campaign are “just politics.”
What to Expect from Kamala Harris Going Forward
Harris will be a participant in the forthcoming second Democrat primary debate. She is also expected to take on Joe Biden yet again. Only time will tell whether or not Harris puts other Democrats on the spot during the upcoming debates.
