Southern California Congressman Adam Schiff on Sunday said Vice President Kamala Harris could “overwhelmingly” win against former President Donald Trump but that President Joe Biden must decide whether he will remain in the race as the Democratic Party’s nominee amid backlash over his disastrous debate performance.

Asked about polling that showed Harris outperforming Trump if she replaced Biden, Schiff said on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” that he thought she would be a “phenomenal president.” “I think she has the experience, the judgment, the leadership ability to be an extraordinary president.”

Asked if Biden could win the election, Schiff said, “Either he has to win overwhelmingly or he has to pass the torch to someone who can.” Pressed again on whether Harris could win against Trump, Schiff said he thought “she very well could win overwhelmingly.”

Story Date: July 14, 2024