# Unexpected Enthusiasm for Harris?

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**Category:** Politics & Elections\
**Tags:** kamala-harris\
**Created:** [July 23, 2024, 1:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unexpected-enthusiasm-for-harris/1004685 "2024-07-23T13:20:06Z")\
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> [@sciurophobic](#):
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> I wonder if Biden’s advisors had any idea about the level of enthusiasm Harris would generate, because I think if they did he would have dropped out sooner.

At this point, the timing seems perfect. Ramp up the enthusiasm right when people were at the extreme of losing hope.

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