Democrat Voters Rally Behind Kamala, Dump Biden
In a recent CNN poll released on Tuesday, Vice President Kamala Harris is emerging as a significant contender in potential match-ups against former President Donald Trump, closely trailing him by just 2 percentage points. The poll indicates that 45 percent of registered voters would support Harris in a hypothetical head-to-head competition with Trump, whereas Trump garners 47 percent support in the same scenario. Additionally, 5 percent of respondents expressed a preference for another candidate.
Meanwhile, the poll reveals a tougher challenge for President Joe Biden, who lags behind Trump by 6 points. In a direct match-up, Trump leads with 49 percent support compared to Biden’s 43 percent, with 4 percent favoring an alternative candidate.
The timing of the poll coincides with scrutiny following Biden’s debated performance, raising concerns within the Democratic Party about his viability as their nominee. Representative Lloyd Doggett of Texas has publicly suggested Biden step down from the ticket, becoming the first House Democrat to do so, echoing sentiments expressed by several editorial boards nationwide.
This debate fallout has thrust Vice President Harris into a prominent role defending Biden’s candidacy amid increasing calls for her to replace him at the top of the ticket. Former Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan voiced support for Harris taking over, asserting her capability to “defeat Trump in debates.”
Despite these internal challenges, the Biden campaign and its supporters remain steadfast in their belief that Biden is the strongest candidate to defeat Trump. They have sought to allay concerns over his debate performance, affirming that Biden remains committed to staying in the race.
The poll underscores broader skepticism among voters regarding Biden’s electability, with 75 percent of respondents, including a majority of Democrats and Democrat-leaning independents, believing the party would have a better chance of winning the White House with a different candidate.
Conducted from June 28 to 30 among 1,274 respondents, the poll carries a margin of error of plus or minus 3.5 percentage points. This snapshot of voter sentiment highlights the evolving dynamics within the Democratic Party as they assess their prospects against a formidable opponent in the upcoming election cycle.
