WASHINGTON — The 2024 presidential campaign has a new kind of message from Republicans: A vote for Joe Biden, age 80, is a vote for a President Kamala Harris.
Historically, incumbent vice presidents are political afterthoughts. They are there to rally the party base by promoting the administration’s accomplishments, and attack the opposition while the president takes the high road.
While Harris is often fulfilling that role, Republicans are fighting hard to highlight her record and perceived lapses. On paper, at least, they have a lot to work with.
