With Republicans favored to win the Senate, Harris may have few opportunities to pursue an ambitious legislative agenda, shifting the Democratic ideological fight to key personnel decisions.
“It’d be a strategic blunder for Harris to pick an ugly fight over Lina Khan’s future when there’s already strong consensus among Democrats.
Moderate senators like Bob Casey and Jackie Rosen are actively campaigning on the FTC’s work to lower prices,” said a Senate Democratic aide, who was granted anonymity to discuss a sensitive subject.
Removing her would not only infuriate the left but it could provoke a confirmation fight with Senate Republicans over her replacement.
Some in the progressive movement believe Harris should simply leave her there without going through confirmation again in the Senate if need be.
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Locations:
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