By MICHELLE L. PRICE

Summary:

– Harris says Democrats were reckless leaving 2024 decision to Biden.

– Former VP defends Biden’s ability but says age showed in debate.

– Book accuses Biden staff of fueling negative stories about her.

WASHINGTON — Former Vice President Kamala Harris says it was “recklessness” for Democrats to leave it to President Joe Biden to decide whether to continue seeking another term last year, but she defends his ability to do the job, according to an excerpt of her new book.

Harris, in an excerpt of “107 Days” published Wednesday in The Atlantic , writes that as questions swirled about whether the then-81-year-old Biden should seek reelection, she and others left the decision to him and first lady Jill Biden .

“Was it grace, or was it recklessn

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