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LisaM

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24. I don't think this public soul searching is a great thing.

Wed Sep 10, 2025, 12:12 PM

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Yes, it's honest, and it may clear her head. This was a difficult loss.

But this is the same as Hillary's book in 2017. It didn't change anything. I couldn't read Hillary's book (even though I have it) and I won't be able to read VP Harris's book. I don't think this accomplishes anything. When Trump got thumped in 2020, he didn't produce a big mea culpa. He just stayed on the attack and only aired his grievances. I certainly don't want Democrats to act like that, but I am not sure a book like this is helpful to moving forward.

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