How Kamala Harris took control of the Democratic Party

As speculation grew over President Joe Biden’s future, officials and campaign aides were quietly reminded a backup quarterback was already on the roster.

Michael Scherer and Tyler Pager

Aug 1, 2024 – 7.31am

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As long as Joe Biden still believed, there could be no Plan B. The boss had earned that much. Vice President Kamala Harris approved no discussions. Campaign advisers did not break ranks in public.

But some key preparations were still put in place for the most spectacular transformation in recent American political history – a flash-bang midsummer swap at the top of the presidential ticket, an outpouring of volunteer energy, a rebound in the polls and a flood of campaign cash best described in fractions of $US1 billion.

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