NBC Pollster Hurls Kamala Harris' Candidacy Into a Furnace
As the 2024 election season heats up, Vice President Kamala Harris has officially launched her campaign for the White House. However, NBC pollster Steve Kornacki has cast doubt on her chances of success, citing her lack of experience and unpopularity among voters.
In a recent analysis, Kornacki noted that Harris has never been tested in a primary election, having dropped out of the 2020 race before the start of the primaries. He also pointed out that her favorability ratings are only slightly better than those of President Joe Biden, who has been widely criticized for his handling of the economy and foreign policy.
According to Kornacki, Harris' unfavorable rating is still at 52%, despite the fact that she has been reintroduced as a presidential candidate and has had the opportunity to improve her image. By contrast, former President Donald Trump has a favorability rating of 41%, suggesting that he may still have a strong base of support among voters.
Kornacki also noted that Harris' coalition is heavily concentrated in coastal areas and the Acela Corridor, which may not be enough to win the election. In contrast, Trump's coalition is more efficiently distributed geographically, with his supporters living in areas where elections are decided.
These concerns about Harris' candidacy come amid reports of high staff turnover in her office. According to a watchdog report, her office has experienced a turnover rate of over 90% since she took office, with only four of her initial 47 staffers still employed. This has led to accusations of dysfunction and mismanagement within her team.
Despite these challenges, Harris has pledged to unite the Democratic Party and bring down costs for small businesses and middle-class families. However, her lack of experience and unpopularity among voters may make it difficult for her to mount a successful campaign against Trump or other Republican candidates.
As the election season continues, it remains to be seen whether Harris will be able to overcome these obstacles and emerge as a viable candidate for the White House. However, her lack of experience and unpopularity among voters may make it difficult for her to gain traction in the race.
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