Joe Biden and Kamala Harris before the start of a Democratic debate in Detroit, July 31, 2019.
Photo: lucas jackson/ReutersIt’s hard to understand the enthusiasm for Kamala Harris as Joe Biden’s running mate (“The Democrats Choose Harris,” Review & Outlook, Aug. 12). Sen. Harris isn’t an unknown quantity on the national political stage. She ran in the Democratic primaries but did so poorly she dropped out before any ballots were cast. Her explanation of what would happen to private insurance under Medicare for All seemed to change on a daily basis. Her thinking was so muddled that her poll numbers plummeted and she was forced to drop out. Given Joe Biden’s age and mental condition, voters must consider that she might have to take over the presidency. Is she ready?
Robert M. Sussman
Paradise Valley, Ariz.
When selecting a doctor or a lawyer, we try to use our intelligence, guided by experience, to choose the most capable person. We don’t eliminate a vast swath of humanity, right out of the gate, because of their gender or race. Sexist, racist and unfair, this would also shrink the pool of possible contenders, ignoring talented and deserving people.
I’m sure Ms. Harris will rise to the occasion and do a good job. Joe Biden’s decision making is the issue here. Will he govern by choosing what is best for America? Or will he eliminate the full scope of options available to him, as he did in selecting a running mate, by applying some ridiculous and popular caveat?
James Phelan
Cedar Knolls, N.J.
If nothing else, the Biden-Harris ticket puts two world-class panderers together. What either of these two politicians really stands for, other than getting elected, isn’t clear.
Ron Holdaway
Thayne, Wyo.
It’s déjà-vu all over again. We’re only at the onset of the gallons of ink and hours of air time that will be wasted on yet another discussion of whether the various factions of the Democratic Party can be persuaded to support Mr. Biden and Ms. Harris. All you have to do is recall the Reconstruction-era phrase “yellow dog Democrat.” It was true then and remains true today: When it’s time to vote, no matter their hesitations, they will all vote Democrat.
Lynn Parana
Los Angeles
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