Kamala Harris is constant on-camera presence for Biden
By Amie Parnes - 02/03/21 06:00 AM EST When President Biden has delivered remarks or held photo ops during the first two weeks of his administration, Vice President Harris has been a consistent presence, always in the room if not right by his side.
The White House has painted a deliberate picture of a president and vice president in lockstep together.
When Biden has signed executive orders, spoken about the coronavirus pandemic or met with GOP senators on a relief package, Harris has been in the picture.
“Biden has said all along he wanted a partner in governing,†said one source close to Harris. “He knows firsthand how valuable that supporting role can be and how critical it is for the VP to be in the room, and being a key part of this administration is exactly what she signed up for. She’s not one to embrace a ceremonial role with a few pet issues.â€
When White House aides speak about Biden and Harris, they will often throw in words about Harris being “a governing partner†and how both the president and vice president want to do the work “together.â€
“The White House is clearly communicating the president values the VP and she is more of a deputy president than a leader with a discrete portfolio,†said Democratic strategist Jamal Simmons.
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