Harris allies blame Biden for vice president's election loss to Trump

Allies of Vice President Kamala Harris are blaming President Joe Biden for her significant loss to Donald Trump in the recent election. They argue that Biden's decision to run for reelection until July contributed to the party's defeat. Critics within the Democratic Party express frustration that Biden did not recognize earlier concerns about his age and the party's direction. Polls indicated that many voters felt Biden was too old to serve another term, which may have affected Harris's campaign. Harris's supporters believe she needed more time to differentiate herself from Biden and connect with voters. The compressed campaign schedule limited her ability to establish a distinct identity, which some strategists say could have changed the election's outcome.