Three current and former officials said the National Security Council toned down parts of Harris' widely covered speech. The vice president's office denied it was watered down.
  • @[email protected]OPMEnglish
    7•9 months ago

    I think the Biden administration is trying to position the VP as more progressive on Palestine. They know the majority of Democratic voters do not support the ongoing genocide.

      • @[email protected]OPMEnglish
        5•9 months ago

        She has been totally ineffective as VP. Perhaps their Hail Mary is by repositioning her as a champion of human rights they may be able to claw back some of the support they’ve squandered.

        • @mkwtEnglish
          2•9 months ago

          Since when is VP a job that does stuff? I’ve seen no complaints about her use of the Senate tie breaking power.

          • @[email protected]OPMEnglish
            2•9 months ago

            You know it’s funny but I seem to remember Dick Cheney was pretty active. He was a total bastard but he got things done.