Harris Reflects on Campaign Strategy, Praises Roy Cooper During Durham Book tour Stop
DURHAM, NC – October 16, 2025 – Former Vice President Kamala Harris visited Durham’s DPAC on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, as part of a tour promoting her new memoir, “107 Days.” During the event, Harris openly discussed aspects of her past campaign, expressing regret over a perceived lack of focus on key policy initiatives and offering praise for North Carolina’s former Governor Roy Cooper.
The book tour stop provided Harris an possibility to connect with supporters and offer candid reflections on the 2024 election cycle. Her comments regarding campaign strategy come as the Democratic Party assesses its path forward following recent electoral outcomes. The discussion of expanded child tax credits and affordable childcare resonates with ongoing national debates about economic support for families, while her endorsement of Cooper signals a potential strategy for revitalizing the party’s influence in both North Carolina and nationally.
Harris stated she wished her campaign had prioritized expanding the child tax credit and increasing access to affordable childcare. She also highlighted Roy Cooper as a important leader, describing him as a “local and national figure” with the potential to contribute to a Democratic resurgence.
A video clip shared from the event captured Harris discussing insights from her new book, “107 Days.” The visit concluded a day of engagement for the former Vice President, offering a glimpse into her post-vice presidency activities and continued involvement in the political discourse.
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