Kamala Harris Plans Memoir Tour Amid Democratic Party Debt, Rebuilding Challenges

Kamala Harris, following her failed 2024 presidential bid, is launching a memoir titled "107 Days" accompanied by a 15-city book tour, which has sparked concern within the Democratic Party. Many Democrats fear that revisiting the painful 2024 election loss could deepen party divisions and distract from rebuilding efforts, especially since the party still faces $20 million in campaign debt from her campaign. Excerpts from the memoir portray Harris as a tragic figure who criticizes former President Joe Biden and reflects on the party's collapse, while admitting missteps during the campaign, including her choice of running mate. Some party insiders worry the memoir and tour may resemble Hillary Clinton's post-2016 election strategy, focusing on blame rather than forward momentum. However, some Democrats view Harris's public return as a form of collective therapy for a party grappling with its defeat, although others fear it will hinder the emergence of new leaders like Gavin Newsom and JB Pritzker for the 2028 race. Overall, the memoir tour has elicited mixed reactions, with doubts about its benefits for Harris’s potential 2028 candidacy and concerns about its timing amid ongoing party recovery.