The Impact of President Biden’s Presidency on Vice President Kamala Harris
When President Biden addressed the Democratic National Convention, the party rank-and-file was mostly optimistic about his presidency. In fact, Democrats nationwide have a more positive view of Biden’s presidency now than they did in March, when he was still running for re-election. Three-quarters describe his presidency as “excellent” or “good.”
However, these positive reviews are not shared by voters overall. Including most independents and a vast majority of Republicans, voters view his presidency more negatively — as either “fair” or “terrible.”
But what does all of this mean for Vice President Kamala Harris?
The Connection Between Biden’s Presidency and Harris’ Support
There is a clear connection between views of the Biden presidency and Vice President Kamala Harris’ support. Voters who thought Mr. Biden’s presidency was “excellent” or “good” almost universally voted for Harris. On the other hand, those who believe President Biden is doing a “terrible” job are throwing their support behind former President Donald Trump.
Support for Harris Among Those Who Feel Biden’s Presidency is “Fair”
What about those voters who are not completely satisfied with Biden’s presidency, but who aren’t feeling overwhelmingly negative either — those who think his presidency is “fair”? These voters, largely made up of independents and disaffected Democrats, have shown support for Harris. While they may not have particularly positive feelings about Biden’s presidency, a majority of them now support Harris over Trump.
Overall, the dynamic between President Biden’s presidency and Vice President Kamala Harris’ support is complex and nuanced, encompassing a range of viewpoints and sentiments among voters nationwide.
