July 31st 2024.
In the world of politics, candidates are constantly vying for the support and approval of their constituents. And in the early days of her candidacy, it seems that Vice President Kamala Harris has succeeded in energizing Democrats across the board. This is according to a recent poll conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, which showed a surge in warm feelings towards Harris among key Democratic groups, including those who were previously lukewarm towards President Joe Biden.
The poll, which was conducted after Biden withdrew from the race, revealed that approximately 8 in 10 Democrats would be satisfied if Harris were to become the Democratic nominee for president. This is a significant increase from a previous poll taken before Biden dropped out, where only 4 in 10 Democrats expressed satisfaction with him as the party's likely nominee.
This rapid shift in Democrats' views towards Harris highlights how quickly the party has rallied behind her as their chosen candidate. From everyday voters to elected officials, there is a sense of unity and confidence in Harris as the top of the ticket, and a renewed drive to defeat President Donald Trump in the upcoming election.
One Democrat, Gary Hines from Philadelphia, admitted that he wasn't initially impressed by Harris' first presidential bid. However, now he sees her as someone who is up to the task, running a strong campaign, and most importantly, capable of defeating Trump. This newfound enthusiasm has even inspired Hines to get more involved in the campaign, something he never would have considered before.
And it's not just Democrats who are feeling this newfound excitement for Harris. According to the poll, Americans overall are more likely to say that Harris would make a good president compared to earlier in the summer. This shift is primarily driven by Democrats, with 8 in 10 expressing a positive view of Harris.
One factor that may be contributing to this enthusiasm is the historic nature of Harris' candidacy. If elected, she would be the first woman, the first Black woman, the first South Asian American, and the first Asian American to hold the highest office in the country. And while most Americans say it doesn't matter, a majority of Democrats believe it would be a good thing for the country to elect a woman or a person of color as president.
But despite this growing enthusiasm for Harris, the poll also highlights the challenges she faces in the upcoming election. As the incumbent, Trump is more well-known by the country and has a strong base of support. A majority of Americans believe that if Trump and Harris were to face off in the general election, Trump would be more likely to win. This sentiment is even stronger among Republicans, with 9 in 10 believing Trump would come out on top.
However, there are still many who have confidence in Harris and believe she has what it takes to win. Lauren Schulman from Pompano Beach, Florida, is one of them. While she admires Biden and his accomplishments, she was always worried about his ability to defeat Trump. With Harris, she sees a shining star who is smart, young, and a stark contrast to Trump.
But while Democrats may have confidence in Harris, they are also known for their nervousness and paranoia. Schulman admits that they are a "real, nervous, paranoid bunch these days." This is reflected in the poll, where a majority of Americans say they have heard or read a lot about Biden's decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race. However, about three-quarters of Americans approve of his decision to do so, including both Democrats and Republicans.
The poll was conducted among a sample of 1,143 adults from July 25-29, 2024, using NORC's probability-based AmeriSpeak Panel, which aims to be representative of the U.S. population. The margin of sampling error for all respondents is plus or minus 4.1 percentage points.
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