Vice President Kamala Harris is struggling with low approval ratings among Democrats, with only 73% of her party approving of her job performance. Her approval ratings among independents and Republicans are even lower, with just 36% and 15% respectively.
While her approval ratings have improved slightly among independents and Republicans, her overall approval rating is only 43%, and her personal favorability rating is net negative by 16 points.
These numbers are a concern for the Democratic Party as they head into the 2024 presidential election.
Harris is expected to be a front-runner for the Democratic nomination, but her low approval ratings among Democrats show that she may not have the support she needs to win. This is especially troubling as she is a historic figure as the first female, Black, and Indian-American Vice President.
One reason for her low approval ratings is her perceived lack of accomplishment as Vice President. She has not had any significant legislative achievements to her name, and her handling of the border crisis has been criticized by both Republicans and Democrats.
Another factor is her perceived lack of charisma and likability. While she is a historic figure, she has not been able to connect with voters in the same way that President Biden or former President Obama did.
The Democratic Party needs to address these issues if they want to win the presidency in 2024. They need to find a way to make Harris more likable and charismatic to voters, and they need to give her the opportunity to accomplish tangible goals as Vice President.
The party also needs to address the current political climate, which is highly partisan and makes it difficult for any national politician to gain approval ratings above the mid-forties.
Source Fox News
