‘Joe Biden Is a Big Boy’: Clyburn Pushes Aside Past Clashing Between Biden and Kamala Harris

When it comes to former Vice President Joe Biden’s past clashing with Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) says Biden is “a big boy.”

Despite previously clashing during 2020 Democratic debates, it does not seem to be affecting Harris’ chances at possibly being a vice presidential pick for presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Biden. The two clashed over federal busing policy and race, as well as having other heated exchanges during the debates.

Clyburn, who has endorsed Biden for president, spoke with Politico where he told the outlet, “I believe strongly that people make mistakes when they allow the heat of a political campaign and things said during a contest to define you.”

He continued, “We’re at a point now where whoever was part of the scrimmage needs to be on the same team. And I think they are.”

The South Carolina lawmaker added that Biden is a “big boy” and that he has not seen the former vice president have any hostility toward Harris — who was one of the many running to become the 2020 Democratic nominee — despite their previous clashes on the campaign trail.