Vice President Kamala Harris’ team has been discussing ways to differentiate herself from President Joe Biden, as polling shows his presidency is a drag on her campaign. Harris has proposed new policy ideas, such as a “Medicare at home” program, and is releasing her medical records to contrast herself with the older Biden and former President Donald Trump. The discussions within Harris’ team have included potentially criticizing Biden’s leadership and defining her campaign slogan of “a new way forward.” Harris has been reluctant to be critical of Biden directly, but has hinted at differences in areas like cabinet appointments and policy advisers. She has faced criticism for stating that she wouldn’t do anything differently than Biden, with Trump calling her “grossly incompetent.” Biden has been stung by Harris’ remarks, but has indicated that she may need to draw more contrasts with him to win the election. Overall, Harris is seeking to delicately distance herself from Biden while still maintaining loyalty to him, in an effort to appeal to voters seeking a new direction.
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