Off-Mic Conversation at Funeral
President and former President were overheard discussing Vice President 's electability, with Biden stating she is "not as strong" as him, and Obama agreeing.
The conversation, deciphered by a lip reader at Ethel Kennedy's funeral, suggests concerns about Harris's performance in the upcoming election against former President .
Responses and Election Context
Biden's spokesman and others criticized the reliance on a lip reader, emphasizing that only Biden and Obama know the true content of their discussion, while some Democratic sources expressed skepticism about the translation's accuracy.
Despite initial polling boosts, Harris's support has waned, particularly among key demographic groups and swing states, raising worries within the Democratic party about her viability against Trump.