The unpopularity of Kamala Harris “could end up being a difference-maker” in the coming general election, according to one political scientist.
President Joe Biden has already committed to retaining Vice President Harris as his running mate should he secure the 2024 Democratic nomination, which looks likely as only fringe Democrats have stepped forward to challenge the White House incumbent.
According to analysis by polling website 538 released on December 5, Harris’ net disapproval rating has surged by 7.4 percent since the beginning of the year, from 10 points to 17.4. Her approval fell from 41.7 percent to 36.3 percent from January 1 to December 5, whilst her disapproval increased from 51.7 percent to 53.7 percent.
A separate polling compilation by The Los Angeles Times published on December 12 gave Harris a net rating of -16 points, with 39 percent of registered voters having a favorable view of the vice president, whilst 55 percent viewed her unfavorably.
