Kamala Harris’s new memoir, “107 Days,” reads like a book of excuses. In this episode, the Opinion national politics writer Michelle Cottle and the Opinion columnists Carlos Lozada and Lydia Polgreen unpack why it misses the mark, and what it says about the “big, messy battle” Democrats need to have to find fresh leadership in 2028.
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Michelle Cottle: Kamala Harris has a new memoir out: “107 Days.” Lydia Polgreen and Carlos Lozada have given it a thoughtful read.
Carlos basically gives everything a thoughtful read, and I’ve gone through all the juicy bits. So we’re going to break it down and talk through the implications for the Democratic Party, especially going forward.
So let’s get right into it. I want your first impressions. I need a one-word reaction on what you two thought of the book.
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