Kamala Harris just dropped a political bombshell with her upcoming memoir, 107 Days, set to hit shelves next week, and it’s already sending shockwaves through the Democratic Party establishment with its unfiltered jabs at liberal heavyweights, as Politico reports.
This book chronicles Harris’ whirlwind 2024 presidential campaign after then-President Joe Biden stepped aside, delivering a raw account of her failed bid while taking pointed swings at prominent Democrats and potential future contenders.
Right out of the gate, Harris paints Biden’s decision to run again as a reckless gamble, a critique that’s sure to raise eyebrows among loyalists who still view him as the party’s elder statesman.
After Biden’s withdrawal and endorsement, Harris recounts the scramble among Democrats to rally -- or not -- behind her candidacy. Some, like Pete Buttigieg, jumped in with a swift “I’m all in,” showing the kind of backbone conservatives often find lacking in progressive circles. But that quick loyalty didn’t spare him from Harris’s later scrutiny.
Others were less decisive, with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer hedging her support to “let the dust settle,” a move that reeks of political self-preservation over party unity. Then there’s Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, who cited his state’s role in hosting the party convention as a reason to withhold commitment -- hardly a profile in courage.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a longtime San Francisco contemporary of Harris, comes off particularly poorly, reportedly “hiking” and dodging her call in those critical hours after Biden's exit. Harris notes with a sting that “he never did” return it, a snub that speaks volumes about the progressive elite’s reliability when the chips are down.
The memoir dives deep into Harris’s vice presidential selection process, where she poll-tested potential picks only to find the data “useless,” as no name shifted public opinion. It’s a telling admission of how disconnected these insider games can be from the average American voter.
Buttigieg was her top choice, lauded by some for his resume and political savvy, yet Harris balked at the idea of a ticket too far outside the mainstream. She mused about asking America to accept “a woman, a Black woman” with a Jewish husband alongside a gay running mate, ultimately deciding it was “too big a risk” -- a rare moment of pragmatism, though it smacks of pandering to outdated norms.
Part of her hesitation was strategic, as she admitted wanting to “screw it” and just go for it, but held back knowing the stakes. That’s a calculation conservatives can respect, even if it highlights the left’s obsession with identity checkboxes over merit.
Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania’s governor and a finalist for VP, got a mixed review as “poised” and “personable,” but Harris fretted over his ambition and seeming lack of discretion -- especially after his state-plated vehicles were caught on camera outside her residence. A spokesperson for Shapiro countered that his focus was solely on “defeating Donald Trump,” a defense that feels more like damage control than a rebuttal.
Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly, another contender, was dubbed “magnetic,” yet Harris worried his military background could be spun against him in a political smear campaign. “I couldn’t afford to test” him in that “ugly grinder,” she writes, a nod to the dirty tactics she feared from opponents -- a fear conservatives know all too well from the left’s own playbook.
Ultimately, Harris settled on Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, not her first choice, praising his “authenticity” and lack of overbearing ambition, which apparently made him a safe pick. Even her husband, Doug Emhoff, leaned toward Shapiro, but Walz won out as the consensus among staff and family -- sealed, oddly enough, over a pork roast dinner.
The book’s lack of an index, unlike typical Washington exposés, makes it a deliberate slog for readers hunting specific dirt on named figures. It’s almost as if Harris wants her critiques to simmer, forcing a full read rather than quick scandal-skimming.
In the end, 107 Days isn’t just a memoir -- it’s a score-settling manifesto that exposes the fractures within the Democratic Party while Harris licks her wounds from a losing campaign.
For conservatives, it’s a front-row seat to the progressive implosion, proof that their unity is as shaky as their policies. And while Harris’ candor might earn a grudging nod for honesty, it’s hard not to see this as a bridge-burning exercise that could haunt her future ambitions.
