Kamala Harris’ latest memoir, a hefty 300-page tome titled "107 Days," has barely a whisper about Michelle Obama, despite the former first lady’s prominent role in supporting Harris’ campaign.
According to Fox News, in this revealing book chronicling her recent political journey, Harris mentions Michelle Obama a mere three times, a surprising oversight given the public efforts of the Obama family to bolster her candidacy.
Let’s start at the beginning: after former President Joe Biden stepped back from the race in July 2024, the Obamas initially hesitated to throw their weight behind Harris.
Barack and Michelle Obama waited until July 26, 2024, to publicly endorse Harris via a video message, a delay of several days that Harris notes in her book with a tinge of frustration.
Two of the three mentions of Michelle in "107 Days" focus on this delayed endorsement, with Harris quoting Barack Obama as saying, "Michelle and I are supportive but not going to put a finger on the scale right now."
Well, isn’t that a polite way to say “wait your turn”? It’s hard not to wonder if this hesitation reflects a deeper reservation, though Harris plays it diplomatically in her retelling.
The third mention of Michelle Obama comes in a lighter context, as Harris recounts her husband, Doug Emhoff, being slotted to speak at the Democratic National Convention on the same evening as both Barack and Michelle Obama.
DNC planners apparently saw this as a blockbuster lineup, telling Emhoff, "You three are the prime-time package," to which someone quipped, "No pressure." One can only imagine the backstage jitters of sharing the spotlight with such heavyweights.
Yet, for all this scheduling fanfare, Michelle Obama’s presence in the book ends there—a fleeting nod compared to her real-world efforts rallying for Harris at events and delivering a powerful DNC speech in Chicago.
Contrast this with Harris’ treatment of other political figures: Hillary Clinton gets 14 mentions, complete with personal stories, while Jill Biden earns five favorable nods. Barack Obama himself appears nine times with detailed anecdotes, making the scarcity of Michelle’s mentions feel like a deliberate snub—or at least a curious editorial choice.
Meanwhile, figures like Melania Trump and Laura Bush are absent, and George W. Bush only pops up four times, suggesting Harris’s memoir prioritizes certain legacies over others.
Fox News Digital, which conducted the review of "107 Days," even searched for broader terms like "first lady" or "the Obamas" but found no additional references to Michelle, underscoring the stark omission.
Given Michelle Obama’s active campaigning, including stumping at rallies and penning opinion pieces, one might expect a bit more ink spilled in gratitude—unless, of course, Harris’ team thought less is more when it comes to sharing credit.
Efforts to get clarity from both Harris’ and Michelle Obama’s offices yielded no response, leaving readers to ponder whether this minimal mention is a subtle statement or just an oversight in a crowded narrative.
