President Joe Biden hugs Vice President Kamala Harris during a campaign event at Girard College.
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‘Her Future Is Intertwined With His’: How Kamala Harris Is Approaching Her Most Pivotal Stretch With Biden

Those close to Harris contend that the best strategy for the historic politician with presidential ambitions is to stay close to Biden, have his back and wait for whatever comes next.

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Vice President Kamala Harris has buckled in for the long haul, doubling down on being President Joe Biden’s partner as he faces the potential collapse of his reelection campaign, people close to her told NOTUS.

That’s even as the political winds turned apocalyptic for Biden, with Democrats now openly questioning if he should be on the ticket following his disastrous debate. And some have begun publicly floating her name as his replacement, a 180-turn from the fraught first two years of her vice presidency.

“Harris is looking to be a team player. Her future is intertwined with his future,” said a Democratic operative close to the campaign. “It is either him or her. There is no other option.”