Joe Biden made a surprising statement during a Wednesday appearance on The View, revealing that he had delegated “everything” as commander-in-chief to Kamala Harris, including both foreign and domestic policy responsibilities.

This admission stands out as it contrasts with Harris’s previous remarks distancing herself from the administration’s policies and decisions.

Harris has been attempting to carve out a different image for herself on the campaign trail, presenting herself as a leader with fresh ideas, even using ‘A New Way Forward’ as her main campaign slogan.

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During a September 13 interview with Brian Taff of Philadelphia’s Action News 6 ABC, Harris highlighted her focus on the future and indicated that she brings a new perspective.

“My approach is about new ideas, new policies that are directed at the current moment,” Harris said, adding that she is focused on what needs to be done over the next ten to twenty years.

She further emphasized, “I’m obviously not Joe Biden, and you know, I offer a new generation of leadership.”

Harris has offered examples of areas where the Biden-Harris administration has not met expectations, hinting at the challenges the administration faced without directly blaming the president.

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However, Biden’s comments on The View have complicated Harris’s position.

By suggesting that Harris was responsible for much of the administration’s work, including handling key issues like inflation, border security, and the controversial withdrawal from Afghanistan,

Biden may have inadvertently tied her more closely to the administration’s perceived shortcomings.

“As Vice President, there wasn’t a single thing that I did that she couldn’t do,” Biden said, adding that he had delegated to her responsibility for everything from foreign policy to domestic issues.

This statement is particularly significant as it places a portion of the administration’s record on Harris’s shoulders, just as she tries to distance herself from it on the campaign trail.

BIDEN: “As Vice President, there wasn’t a single thing that I did that she couldn’t do and so I was able to delegate her responsibility on everything from foreign policy to domestic policy.”

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This development comes at a time when polls indicate significant dissatisfaction with the Biden-Harris administration.

According to a September poll by RMG Research, 57% of registered voters believe they are not better off under the Biden-Harris administration compared to four years ago during former President Donald Trump’s tenure.

Furthermore, only 25% of Americans rate the current economic conditions under Biden and Harris as “excellent or good,” as reported in a Pew Research survey.

Harris now faces a dilemma in her campaign.

She cannot easily promote new policies aimed at addressing issues like crime, inflation, and border security without acknowledging the administration’s failure to effectively tackle those areas.

Kamala tells Americans to “move past the failed policies” that don’t work despite her being the one in office for the past four years.

The comments came just hours after President Biden said Kamala Harris was responsible for his policies in office.

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Yet, at the same time, she must defend the Biden-Harris administration’s overall record to validate her candidacy.

As the 2024 presidential race heats up, Harris will have to navigate this complex balancing act, with Biden’s recent comments adding an additional layer of scrutiny to her campaign.

The vice president’s ability to distinguish herself while still defending the administration’s achievements may be critical as she looks to solidify her position in a competitive race.