By Divine Sam
The suggestion made by Jamal Simmons, former Communications Director for Vice President Kamala Harris, that President Joe Biden should step down to allow Harris to become the first female president has sparked considerable debate.
According to Simmons, Biden has already fulfilled many of his promises and could step aside as a “transitional figure,” thus allowing Harris to take on the presidency. However, with the 2024 election results showing that former President Donald Trump has secured a victory over Vice President Harris, this scenario would be moot as Trump is set to assume the presidency again in January 2025.
This development highlights the ongoing political dynamics and challenges within the Democratic Party as they face the upcoming transition of power. It also underscores the tension between the promise of gender representation in the White House and the practical realities of electoral outcomes.