Democrats blame Biden for election loss as concerns grow over his campaign impact

Some Democratic officials are blaming President Joe Biden for the party's recent election loss. They argue that his decision to remain in the race too long hurt Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign, leaving her little time to establish herself. Biden's age and performance in a debate against Donald Trump raised concerns among voters, contributing to his low approval ratings. Critics say Biden's insistence on running despite poor polling prevented potential successors from stepping forward. After Biden eventually dropped out, party leaders quickly backed Harris without a primary. Some Democrats believe this lack of competition hindered her ability to distance herself from Biden's unpopularity, impacting the overall campaign.