Published 03:31 IST, November 12th 2024

Can Kamala Harris Be Next President Despite Losing Election? Ex-Aide Suggests Way

A former communications director for Vice President Kamala Harris, Jamal Simmons, has sparked a heated debate by suggesting that she can be next US President.

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Edited by: Abhishek Tiwari
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US Vice President Kamala Harris and US President Joe Biden. | Image: AP
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Washington: A former communications director for Vice President Kamala Harris , Jamal Simmons, has sparked a heated debate by suggesting that President Joe Biden should resign and install Harris as first female President of United States, albeit for a short duration. Simmons me this suggestion during a Sunday talk show and reiterated it on social media, stating that Biden has been an amazing president but should fulfill his promise of being a transitional figure.

However, some political experts feel that call for Joe Biden to step down to allow Kamala Harris to become first female president of US may t be ethically correct since Harris lost popular vote.

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Apart from former aide Jamal Simmons, some or Democrats are urging Biden to resign and make Harris president. This comes after party's loss to Donald Trump in recent presidential elections.

Harris supporters say that making her president will save her from embarrassment of certifying her rival's victory. However, ors argue that appointing Harris as president would be ethically incorrect since she lost popular vote.

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According to 25th amendment of US Constitution, if a President is removed from his office, or he resigns or dies, n Vice President will become President. However, people are seeking opinions on wher Biden should resign and make Harris first female president.

Most people rejected idea of Biden allowing Kamala Harris to be POTUS, saying that first female president should earn office legitimately inste of failing urd into it.

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03:31 IST, November 12th 2024