Wed Sep 10 16:20:00 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a news article summarizing the provided excerpt from Kamala Harris’s new book, “107 Days,” focusing on key takeaways and newsworthy elements:
**Kamala Harris Opens Up About Frustrations, Triumphs in New Book Excerpt**
**Washington D.C.** – In an excerpt from her upcoming book, “107 Days,” Vice President Kamala Harris provides a candid look at her experiences within the Biden White House, highlighting both successes and struggles during her term.
Harris recounts an early campaign stop at the Zeta Phi Beta sorority’s Grand Boulé, emphasizing the importance of the “Divine Nine” Greek organizations in uplifting Black communities. She describes her commitment to ensuring that traditionally overlooked communities, particularly Black women, are heard and supported.
The excerpt also reveals Harris’s active role in addressing national crises, including disaster recovery efforts following Hurricane Beryl in Houston. As well as her leading role in the fight to restore abortion rights after the Dobbs decision, where she initiated a national tour, building a coalition and defying expectations in the midterms.
Harris sheds light on internal White House dynamics. She states that it was too late in the game to ask the President to step aside, although looking back, it may have been the appropriate action, in light of the Presidents age and abilities. The excerpt also touches on the challenges of navigating a historically unique position as the first female Vice President, facing gendered stereotypes and often feeling unsupported by the President’s inner circle. She also touches on issues of being criticized and rarely defended by the administration.
Harris details her assignment to address the “root causes” of migration from Central America. She highlights progress made in securing billions in private sector investments and fostering economic stability in the region. However, she expresses frustration that the White House communications team allegedly failed to publicize these accomplishments or defend her against Republican criticism characterizing her role as “border czar.”
She concludes the article by stating the White House administration was displeased when Harris had popularity and was castigated for delivering a strong speech at the Selma, Alabama commemoration of Bloody Sunday. The people around the President didn’t like the contrast that was emerging and operated on a zero-sum principle. They did not grasp that her successes were important for the President and would give the public reassurance that the country was in good hands if something happened to the President.
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