How is Kamala gaining ground so quickly? Something smells fishy.
A recent ABC News/Ipsos poll reveals a notable shift in political approval ratings, highlighting a surge in Vice President Kamala Harris’s popularity while former President Donald Trump’s approval has experienced a decline. According to the survey released on Sunday, Vice President Harris saw her favorability rating climb to 43 percent, a significant 8-point increase from just the previous week. In contrast, her unfavorable rating stands at 42 percent, marking a narrow edge in positive sentiment compared to a previous lower approval rate of 35 percent against 46 percent unfavorable.
This positive shift for Harris is contrasted sharply by a decline in former President Trump’s approval ratings. After reaching a peak of 40 percent approval in the same poll last week, Trump’s current approval rating has dropped to 36 percent. His unfavorable rating has risen to 52 percent, resulting in a 16-point negative gap, which starkly contrasts with Harris’s slim 1-point positive margin.
The poll also indicates troubling news for Trump’s running mate, Senator JD Vance (R-OH). Vance’s favorability is significantly lower, with only 24 percent of respondents expressing a favorable opinion of him, compared to 39 percent who view him unfavorably.
Additionally, President Joe Biden has experienced a modest increase in his approval rating, rising by 5 points to a 37 percent favorability. This uptick, while positive for the incumbent, is likely overshadowed by the more pronounced shifts seen in the ratings for Harris and Trump.
Overall, the polling data reflects a complex political landscape, with Harris gaining ground while Trump faces a noticeable decline. This shift underscores the volatile nature of political favorability and the dynamic nature of public opinion as the political season progresses.
