Biden supporter says Biden-Harris 'dream' ticket 'ain't happening' after debate

So much for the dream ticket?

Former Vice President Joe Biden's supporters are not thrilled with Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), Politico reports. Their anger stems from the moment when Harris challenged Biden's past opposition to federally mandated busing and his recent comments praising segregationist senators during last week's primary debate in Miami. They reportedly believe Harris played "low ball" with the move.

It seems an especially tough blow for some of Biden's supporters, though, because they were counting on Harris to possibly join Biden's campaign as an eventual vice presidential candidate. That idea had gained traction among the Congressional Black Caucus, as well — Rep. Lacy Clay (D-Mo.) called it a "dream ticket" if Harris wasn't the nominee.

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But now, at least one of Biden's supporters says to kiss that dream goodbye.

"It's going to bite her in the a--," the supporter, who Politico reports is prominent and hails from Harris' home state of California, said. "Very early on there was buzz ... Biden-Kamala is the dream ticket, the best of both worlds." The supporter added that after the debate, "that s--t ain't happening."

Not everyone thinks the possibility is dead, though. Bill Schneider, a professor at George Mason University, writing for The Hill, said that the two would likely be able to move past the confrontation on stage and could still form a formidable ticket.

Of course, Harris isn't running to be Biden's vice president, she's running for president.