What do voters think of Kamala Harris?

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Introduction

Bringing in now, Frank Luntz, an American consultant and pollster, good evening to you Frank. It was of course the polls that perhaps many of his advisers took to President Biden to show him that at this stage he was being damaged in this US presidential race.

Poll Results and Concerns

Frank Luntz confirms that survey after survey showed Biden already losing more than half of the key swing states and in danger of losing the ones that could give him victory. What's most alarming for the Biden administration was the potential impact on House races, Senate races, and down-ticket elections. The public took a look at him and, while they respect his presidency and him as a human being, they felt he had lost the ability to do the job. They wanted another choice.

Vice President Harris's Image

Frank Luntz mentions that he is currently gathering focus group footage of swing voters' opinions on Vice President Kamala Harris. The feedback is not particularly positive and could significantly influence whether the Democrats should simply grant her the nomination because she is the apparent heir, or whether they should open up the process. Vice President Harris's numbers are not particularly favorable; they are similar to Joe Biden's, and the Trump campaign might be excited about the opportunity to run against her.

Nomination Process Debate

Frank Luntz says there is uncertainty about whether it will be a direct coronation for Harris or a different process. He has spoken to several people who are concerned that a direct coronation may not work and that a better process might be necessary. One suggestion is that at the Democratic Convention, they should present several candidates who want to run for president and then decide who the nominee should be.

Democratic Sentiments

Frank Luntz opts to stay away from policy but confirms that Democrats would be extremely upset if they were told that the person they did not necessarily vote for, but still feel favorable towards, is being forced upon them. Democrats and independents who lean Democratic would prefer to make the choice themselves. Although the situation is chaotic and unprecedented with no current process, Luntz has spoken to three potential Democratic candidates who indicate that a coronation would be damaging for Vice President Harris. It would be better for her to earn the nomination through debates, conversations, and a convention rather than it simply being bestowed upon her.

Conclusion

Frank Luntz concludes by emphasizing that it's crucial for Vice President Harris to go through an earning process, as it will benefit her and the Democratic Party more in the long run.

Keywords

Polls
President Biden
Key swing states
House races
Senate races
Vice President Kamala Harris
Democratic nomination
Coronation
Democratic Convention
Potential Democratic candidates

FAQ

What did surveys show about President Biden's standing in key swing states?
- Surveys indicated that Biden was already losing more than half of the key swing states and was in danger of losing the ones that could grant him victory.
What impact could Biden's poll numbers have?
- Biden's declining poll numbers could affect House races, Senate races, and other down-ticket elections.
What is the public's perception of President Biden?
- The public respects President Biden as a human being and his presidency but feels he has lost the ability to do the job.
How do swing voters view Vice President Kamala Harris?
- Swing voters' opinions on Vice President Kamala Harris are not particularly positive.
What is the debate within the Democratic Party regarding the nomination process?
- There is debate over whether Vice President Harris should receive a direct coronation for the nomination or whether the process should be opened up to include other candidates.
How do Democrats feel about a direct coronation for Harris?
- Democrats and independents who lean Democratic would be extremely upset if they were told the nomination is being forced on them without a choice.
What would be a better process for selecting the nominee according to Frank Luntz?
- Luntz suggests it would be better for Vice President Harris to earn the nomination through debates, conversations, and a Democratic Convention, rather than simply being granted the nomination.