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    11 hours ago

    It’s ridiculous to think that Harris couldn’t have done what she wanted. Once you’re named the nominee, that’s it. They’re not going to back out.

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      9 hours ago

      If she was unwilling to break from him because of his wishes, even if she was theoretically able, that speaks volumes about her as a leader.

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      9 hours ago

      The problem was her campaign was largely run by Biden’s people. He clearly was interfering with her campaign and she kept trying to make the most of it.

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        53 minutes ago

        Did she ever say that publicly? No. So she did not make the most of it.

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      10 hours ago

      I mean, that was the line from centrists anytime someone wanted any hope from harris that she might be less of a lapdog for netanyahu than biden was.