The term "107 Days" refers to Kamala Harris's memoir covering the duration of her 2024 presidential campaign, which lasted 107 days—from July 21, 2024, when President Biden left the race, to November 5, 2024, when her campaign ended. The book provides a day-by-day account of this short campaign period, reflecting on the challenges, disappointments, and internal dynamics of her bid for the presidency. In "107 Days," Harris explains that the abbreviated length of her campaign was a significant factor in her loss to Donald Trump. She expresses regret over not having enough time to fully communicate her economic vision, build stronger connections with voters, and counter conservative media criticism effectively. Harris attributes structural barriers, like the late start, rather than strategic mistakes, as reasons for the defeat. She also candidly discusses frustrations with President Biden’s inner circle, who she felt did not fully support her campaign. The memoir is written with a mix of introspection and criticism, revealing political gossip, campaign logistics, and Harris's perspective on why her campaign faltered. However, some critics see the book as an effort to excuse failure by blaming limited time rather than addressing deeper issues like her public image or policy positions. Despite this, the memoir sheds light on her ambitions, resilience, and understanding of the difficult landscape she navigated during the race. The title "107 Days" thus symbolizes both the literal length of Harris's campaign and her explanation for why it ended prematurely, offering an insider view of one of the shortest and most tumultuous presidential bids in recent U.S. history.
