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Kamala Harris ‘listening’ to young people on Gaza, says fellow Democrat
(www.theguardian.com)
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Man this would mean absolutely nothing if it was Harris herself saying it. And its not even her saying it.
Thats not how building executive consensus works. Especially when doing so as a current subordinate.
Exactly, she can't really take a bold stance while holding a position cus her stance is toothless. It would be easy fodder to just say "than why aren't you doing something?" When she actually can't do anything. Even if/when she has executive authority over it, it's potentially counter-productive for potential peace talks. If you're able to present a plan where both parties feel like they have a victory, it's a harder sell if you've already "picked a favorite" before talks happened.
I think it's the difference between politics and governing. Being the adult in the room is important and I think the posture Kamala is taking makes me optimistic that she has the appropriate priorities. Which will evolve into political wins, when contrasted with Trump. I hope these winks to the left are done in good faith though and not a hollow effort to galvanize the base.
I agree. I think Lemmy is full of very idealistic folks, so the concerns you described just don't register.
They think if they were her, they would twirl the wand and it would be just so.