Kamala Harris says she 'may have to take over' as president and is...

Vice President Kamala Harris acknowledges that she may have to take over if President Biden is unable to complete his term, but assures that Biden will be fine; however, there are tensions between Biden and Harris, and if Biden does not run for re-election in 2024, Harris may face a contested Democratic primary.

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Posted 9/6/2023, 3:30:00 PM