Kamala Harris Reveals Personal and Political Struggles in Memoir '107 Days'

Kamala Harris, in her memoir "107 Days," opens up about personal and political challenges during her 2024 presidential campaign, including marital strains with her husband, Doug Emhoff, who was publicly revealed to have had an affair during his first marriage. Harris was aware of the affair prior to their marriage and discussed its public exposure during her campaign, expressing concern for the privacy and well-being of Emhoff's children and his ex-wife. She praised Doug Emhoff for taking responsibility and handling the scandal maturely. Harris also reflected on her painful loss to President Donald Trump, describing the grief she experienced on election night as profound, emphasizing the historic nature of the race and the limited time she had to campaign after Joe Biden's late withdrawal. She admitted regrets about not pushing Biden harder not to drop out, calling it a reckless decision that left her with just over 100 days to prepare against an opponent who had been campaigning for years. Harris highlighted the difficulties of uniting Democrats and winning over independents under such unprecedented circumstances while acknowledging the role that race and gender played in voters' decisions.