Kamala Harris omits Biden while naming top U.S. presidents at Nashville forum

Speaking before the National Urban League’s annual conference in Nashville, former Vice President Kamala Harris was asked to identify the most effective U.S. presidents. She began with Franklin Roosevelt, emphasizing his three-term tenure, the influence of Eleanor Roosevelt, and his expansion of social programs like Social Security. Harris then cited John F. Kennedy for laying foundational policies and Lyndon B. Johnson for building on them, before turning to Barack Obama and his Affordable Care Act as a landmark achievement.

Throughout her remarks she stressed the government’s core responsibilities in public health, safety and education. Notably, Harris did not reference President Joe Biden, an omission that drew attention amid their reported post-campaign friction. She also hinted at future policy ideas, including revisiting the Electoral College, expanding the Supreme Court, and granting statehood to Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.