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Pelosi Blames Biden for Harris' Loss: Calls for Earlier Withdrawal

Nancy Pelosi criticizes President Biden for not exiting the presidential race sooner, claiming it hindered Kamala Harris' electoral prospects.

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Updated: Nov 8th, 2024, 10:48 PM ET

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In a recent interview, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi attributed Vice President Kamala Harris' election defeat partly to President Biden's late withdrawal from the 2024 race. She argued that had Biden stepped aside earlier, it might have led to an open primary allowing for a more competitive selection of candidates. Pelosi noted that Harris could have been stronger had she faced challengers in a primary election rather than receiving an immediate endorsement from Biden after his exit. The fallout of the election left Pelosi and many Democrats reevaluating the party's strategy moving forward.

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