Kamala Harris Adviser Blames Biden for 2024 Loss in New Book

David Plouffe, a key adviser for Kamala Harris’ 2024 presidential campaign and former manager of Barack Obama's 2008 campaign, has blamed former President Joe Biden for undermining Harris' chances by delaying his withdrawal from the race. According to the forthcoming book "Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again," Biden's insistence on continuing his campaign for over three weeks after a poor debate performance against Donald Trump, which raised questions about his mental acuity, was described by Plouffe as "a f---ing nightmare" and the cause of Harris' defeat. The book reveals that Biden's aides concealed his declining mental and physical condition from lower staff and the public, even discussing potential wheelchair use if re-elected. Several Democratic insiders quoted in the book harshly criticized Biden's decision to run again, calling it an "abomination" that "stole an election from the Democratic party and the American people." Despite concerns raised by donors and campaign staff, Biden and his team repeatedly insisted he was fit to continue, which delayed his exit and disrupted Harris' campaign. Biden has since defended his decision in interviews and hired a communications strategist to manage his reputation.