Harris Acknowledges Need to 'Earn Our Reelect' Amid Struggles with Younger, Black Voters
As Biden and Trump are neck-and-neck in recent polls, Vice President Harris emphasizes the administration's achievements and the importance of effective communication with voters.
- Vice President Kamala Harris has acknowledged in a recent interview that she and President Biden will need to 'earn our reelect' in the 2024 elections, addressing the administration's struggle to resonate with younger and Black voters.
- Recent polls show President Biden and Donald Trump neck-and-neck, with Trump leading by 1.6 percentage points in the latest RealClearPolitics aggregate of polling.
- Despite low approval ratings among young and minority voters, Harris insists on the administration's achievements in areas such as climate change, gun violence, reproductive rights, and economic growth.
- Harris has dismissed comparisons to previous vice presidents' re-election campaigns, stating her focus is on communicating effectively with voters about the administration's accomplishments.
- The South Carolina primary on Feb. 3, 2024, will be the first recognized primary contest for Democrats.