Staff Reports
Elissa Slotkin, the Democrat congressional representative from Michigan, recently gave her donors some rather candid insights during a campaign call for her Senate bid. According to reports, Slotkin expressed concerns about Vice President Kamala Harris’s popularity in Michigan, describing Harris as “underwater” in internal polling. Let’s just say, the hefty anchor tied to Harris’s approval ratings seems more like a lead weight than an inflatable lifeboat.
Slotkin, who is presumably trying to paddle her way to victory, revealed that internal surveys have cast serious doubt on Harris’s appeal to Michigan voters. While Slotkin didn’t exactly wave a flag of celebration about the vice president’s standing, her comments indicated a sinking feeling amongst Democrats, especially with Election Day looming on the horizon. With another Democrat, Senator Cory Booker on the line, it appears that supporters of Harris may need to start sending out some lifebuoys if they hope to rescue her from these murky waters.
But the fun doesn’t stop there. Just when one might think Harris is splashing around in some good fortune, outside polls from The New York Times and Siena College suggest that the race is a nail-biter in Michigan and Wisconsin—quirkily showing Harris leading at 48% to Trump’s 47%. It seems the only thing floating in these turbulent currents is the idea that voters might find themselves neck-deep in a battle between two candidates who seem to be sailing in circles.
Democrat Rep. Says Harris Is 'Underwater' in This Blue State https://t.co/qEvgF9fiY7 pic.twitter.com/yqHsXBKo9l
— Patriot Pointman 🇺🇸 (@PatriotPointman) September 30, 2024
This conundrum is a classic example of what happens in battleground states where voters reflect on just how impactful Trump’s policies were while eyeing the potential harm of Harris’s platform. A curious trend emerges: citizens appear more inclined to believe that under Trump’s tenure they experienced improvements in their lives, while Harris’s agenda seems to promise a barrage of distressing, economically troubling reforms. The statistics present an ironic twist for the Democrats, revealing that nearly half the voters express faith in Trump’s policies—an indication that their campaign ship might just be taking on water.
Given this backdrop, it’s hardly surprising that Trump is currently enjoying a lead of six points in Ohio, while B-list Democrat Sherrod Brown continues his struggle to fend off challenges in the Senate race against Republican contender Bernie Moreno. Meanwhile, in Wisconsin, there’s chatter about Trump being less than adored by some but, paradoxically, Harris is also feeling the heat as voters express concerns that she might be more of a disruptor than a helper. As the pendulum swings, consistent trends signal that voters are evidently skeptical about Harris’s political finesse, leading to a battle royale just a few weeks ahead of the elections.
In essence, Slotkin’s commentary regarding Harris not only reflects the anxieties within the Democratic camp but also underscores the broader sentiment resonating across battleground states. As the political landscape gears up for a showdown, the signs indicate that Harris might have to tread carefully—or risk going overboard entirely.
