WASHINGTON (Reuters) – She worries Republican donors, has name recognition, and Democratic Party heavyweights are beginning to line up behind her. Recent polls suggest that in a hypothetical matchup, Kamala Harris vs Trump, the Republican candidate, Harris could outperform Biden. However, it would still be a closely contested race.
Top Democrats say Kamala Harris would naturally succeed President Joe Biden if he yields to pressure and steps aside in 2024. #KamalaHarrisVsTrump
Now party donors, activists and officials are asking: Does she have a better chance than Biden of beating Donald Trump? Biden is staying in the race, he has said repeatedly.
Kamala Harris, aged 59, previously served as a U.S. senator and California attorney general. She stands poised to potentially become the first female president of the United States if elected in the November 5 election. Additionally, Harris holds the distinction of being the first African American and Asian person to hold the office of vice president.
During her three-and-a-half years in the White House, Kamala Harris faced challenges like a lackluster start and staff turnover. Her early policy efforts, including those on migration from Central America, did not yield significant successes.
A CNN poll on July 2 showed Trump leading Biden by 6 percentage points, 49% to 43%. Harris trailed Trump closely, 47% to 45%, within the margin of error. #KamalaHarrisVsTrump
It also found independents back Harris 43%-40% over Trump, and moderate voters of both parties prefer her 51-39%.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll after last week’s televised debate between Trump and a faltering Biden found Kamala Harris vs Trump were nearly tied, with 42% supporting her and 43% backing him.
