Staff Reports
The Democratic dream of a Kamala Harris presidency is wobbling like a three-legged stool on a rocky road. Recent polling results reveal an alarming trend for the vice president. It turns out that not only is she failing to connect with core Democratic voter groups, but she’s also performing worse than any Democrat in history when matched up against Donald Trump. The once formidable Obama coalition appears to be as strong as a wet napkin, with key demographics like Black, Jewish, and Muslim voters looking elsewhere—or worse, choosing to stay home entirely.
Harry Enten from CNN has added his two cents to the mix, breaking down the dismal numbers involving younger voters. While this group has historically leaned Democratic, the enthusiasm just isn’t there for Harris. In fact, she is polling ten points lower than Joe Biden did four years ago with this important block. Apparently, when it comes to mobilizing the youth vote, Harris’s chances are as diminishing as a slice of pizza at a party full of teens. The only catch? These young voters might just not bother to show up at the polls this election season. What an irony for the party that has made such a fuss about engaging young citizens.
CNN Analyst's Take on Young Voters Is Not Good for Kamala
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The gender gap this time around is remarkable, with female voters demonstrating a distinct lack of loyalty to the VP. Rather than uniting behind a woman in leadership, many seem to be turned off by Harris’s fumbling attempts at leadership, preferring to either sit this election out or, dare one say it, lean towards Republican candidates. Add to this the turbulent waters of the Biden administration’s approach to international issues, such as the Gaza war, and it’s no wonder that Muslim voters are similarly skittish about throwing their support behind Harris.
As Election Day approaches—a mere 40 days away—the signs of a fractured Democratic base are clear. The traditional powerhouses of Democratic campaigns, like young people and union members, are heading for the exits. Harris’s inability to produce comfortable margins against Trump is a major cause for concern among Democratic strategists. Polling at one to three points is hardly the fortress of support that campaign teams dream about. More like a sandcastle at high tide.
With all these factors at play, the enthusiasm for Kamala Harris is evaporating faster than a snowflake in July. The Democratic Party’s inability to rally its base around a candidate who’s shaping up to be one of the worst options against a resurgent Trump seems detrimental to their chances at retaining power. If the Democrats want to avoid a complete meltdown in the upcoming election, they may need to rethink not just their choice of candidate but also their overall strategy.
