Kamala Harris is back in the spotlight with her new memoir 107 Days, a sharp and sometimes brutal reflection on her failed 2024 run and the Biden years.
She’s pulling no punches — hitting Biden, dissecting campaign strategy, and airing frustrations. She’s also staking a claim on issues like transgender athletes, identity politics, and her future.
The question isn’t just what Harris is saying — it’s what it means for Democrats still reeling from Trump’s win.
Harris vs. Biden
Harris calls it “reckless” that the 2024 reelection decision was left to “Joe and Jill.” She paints Biden as too insulated, and his team as tone-deaf, leaving her tethered to his weaknesses instead of carving her own path.
The Angry Phone Call
Just before a key debate, Biden called Harris to relay complaints from Philly power brokers. She writes that it left her “angry and disappointed” — a moment that should have been about her campaign, hijacked by Biden’s baggage.
The “Hand Grenade” Moment
On The View, asked how she’d differ from Biden, Harris said “nothing comes to mind.” She now calls it her biggest unforced error, admitting she practically gift-wrapped talking points for Trump.
Running Mate Regrets
Harris reveals Pete Buttigieg was her first choice. But she balked, fearing too many “identity hurdles” on one ticket. She settled on Tim Walz, only to be dismayed by his shaky debate answers against JD Vance.
Identity and Risk
Her calculation exposes a blunt truth: Democrats were spooked by the optics of stacking “firsts” — and Harris admits she played it safe. The move, she now suggests, may have undercut energy on her side.
Trans Athletes and Fairness
Harris says she supports the trans community but recognizes concerns about fairness in school sports. She talks about muscle mass, competition, and “empathetic, sensible” rules — a nuanced shift that’s already drawing fire.
Breaking with the Party Line
On immigration, LGBT rights, and messaging, Harris blames Democrats for muffled, cautious arguments. She says the party’s communication failures cost them badly.
Secrets and Security
Trump revoked her extended Secret Service protection on Sept. 1, 2025. Critics say it’s petty and dangerous, stripping a former VP of the protection Biden had ensured.
Trump and the “Praise” Denial
Harris claims Trump privately praised her after the election. Trump shot back: “I was nice. That’s it.” He flatly denies giving her any credit.
The Critics Bite Back
Stephen A. Smith torched her book: “Who cares?” Others accuse her of score-settling and excuse-making. But some Democrats quietly cheer the candor, seeing it as the first honest autopsy of 2024.
No Governor Run
Harris won’t seek the California governorship in 2026. She’s choosing to stay national — book tour, global stages, and, maybe, a 2028 runway.
What It All Means
Harris is carving space as the truth-teller who survived Biden’s mess and Trump’s comeback. But the gamble is risky: her bluntness could be read as accountability — or as bitterness. Either way, Democrats can’t ignore her voice.
