2024 Elections - Vice President Kamala Harris

SOURCE www.politico.com
The article discusses skepticism about Vice President Kamala Harris' ability to win the presidency and lead the Democratic Party, despite some positive numbers on key issues. Harris faces doubts about her future role within the party from Democrats and independents alike.

Key Points

  • Harris is unlikely to quell anxiety among voters about a potential Biden successor
  • Skepticism extends to her potential future role as the head of the Democratic Party
  • Harris faces pessimism about her future role from Democrats and independents
  • Voters overall split on whether she is prepared for the job and cares about people like them

Pros

  • Performed better than Joe Biden among African Americans
  • Saw high numbers on key issues like abortion
  • Outperformed Biden among Black voters
  • Extended lead over potential rivals in a hypothetical 2028 matchup

Cons

  • Only a third of voters think it's likely Harris would win an election if she became the Democratic nominee
  • Facing doubts about her ability to win the presidency or perform the job well
  • Negative perceptions on leadership, trustworthiness, and preparedness for the job