Recent reports from Democratic consultants have raised eyebrows as they ponder the idea of whether a "deceased" Joe Biden would fare better on the campaign trail compared to a potential alternative nominee like Vice President Kamala Harris.
According to information gathered from seven senior sources within the Biden campaign, the White House, and the Democratic National Committee (DNC), Harris emerges as the leading candidate to take Biden's spot at the helm of the Democrat ticket, as shared by Reuters on Wednesday.
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The talk about Harris gaining momentum is partially supported by recent polling data. A CNN poll released on Tuesday shows Harris leading by three points over other Democratic contenders when pitted against former President Donald Trump.
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Despite the buzz around Harris possibly stepping into Biden’s shoes, political analysts caution that the Democratic Party might find itself stuck with Biden due to the logistical hurdles involved in substituting him on ballots across all 50 states, as well as the financial implications of backing a new contender. Furthermore, the challenge lies in finding a candidate who may end up being little more than a sacrificial lamb in the upcoming race.
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Harris, however, faces challenges of her own, with an approval rating of just 39 percent, falling significantly below the 50 percent benchmark typically needed by incumbents for a successful reelection bid. Her performance as the appointed border czar has also drawn criticism, particularly for failing to secure the porous southern border.
During a private discussion with members of the Democratic Party, seasoned political strategist James Carville didn't mince words, asserting, "Kamala Harris is more threatening to those swing voters than a dead Joe Biden or a comatose Joe Biden." The prospect of a potential presidential transition to Harris could prove to be an uphill battle, he suggested.
Voicing concerns over Biden's viability, one Democratic donor queried, "What can we, as donors, do to encourage the change in the ticket?" Another donor expressed apprehension that Biden's candidacy might inadvertently boost Trump's chances of victory.
Amidst mounting doubts about Biden's electability, CNN's polling data indicates that a majority of Democratic voters harbor reservations about his candidacy. A notable 56 percent of Democrats and Democratic-leaning registered voters believe that the party's odds of defeating Trump would be stronger with a different candidate at the forefront.
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Despite the internal and external pressures, Biden remains steadfast in his commitment to the presidential race, citing internal polls as validation for his electoral aspirations.
As doubts persist regarding Biden's mental acuity, CBS News/YouGov's latest poll reveals that a significant 72 percent of registered voters question his fitness to serve as president, marking a notable increase following recent debates.
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I hope ya’ll know that we in the conservative black community REJECT Cum-aaah-la Harris in any political capacity.
And quit trying to pass her off as BLACK! She’s NOT black!
Her mamma is a Brahmin pajeet from India & her daddy was a white colonial slave master in Jamaica.
But somehow, KamelToe was able to fool the woke libtards by playing the black race card to secure the black vote for Joe BiDumb.
Anywho, this spoiled elite wannabe looks like she’s getting her minority wake up call. If she was black, we would say “she got her KneeGrow wakeup call” for being a pandering woke libtard sellout.