**Trouble for Kamala: GOP Gains Ground as Harris Struggles with Last-Minute Appeals**
As the campaign heats up in the final weeks before the election, Vice President Kamala Harris is finding herself in a precarious position.
Despite relying on high-profile surrogates like former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton to prop up her campaign, Harris’s efforts are falling flat.
In a recent segment on CNN, political commentator Scott Jennings highlighted the lackluster performance of these Democratic heavyweights in supporting Harris’s candidacy.
Jennings pointed out that rather than strengthen her position, these surrogates may be compounding her troubles.
For instance, Clinton's recent comments mistakenly acknowledged the administration's failures on immigration, inadvertently campaigning for Donald Trump in the process.
This kind of misstep could be detrimental for the Harris campaign, especially when considering the critical issues at play for voters.
Harris is not just battling public perception; she's also struggling with tangible polling shifts.
Recent data indicates that Donald Trump is regaining ground with key demographics, including historically Democratic blocs like Catholic voters.
In a survey from the National Catholic, Trump leads with likely Catholic voters in battleground states, suggesting that Harris's support is wavering among this crucial group.
Moreover, during her own media appearances, Harris has faced scrutiny for not only her performance but also for skipping significant engagements, such as the Al Smith dinner, which disappointed many within the Catholic community.
The optics of a candidate who cannot effectively engage with voters or defend her policies only add to the growing narrative of her campaign's dysfunction.
With time running short, the question remains: can Kamala Harris regain her footing and connect with voters before it's too late?
As Republicans rally around a unified message and a candidate who addresses their concerns, Harris's inability to do the same may well be her campaign's undoing.
The coming weeks will prove crucial, but for now, the indications are clear—Harris’s campaign is facing significant headwinds as Trump continues to rally support across the country.
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