Politics
Reporter Flat Out Asks Kamala Harris: Why Are You So Unpopular?
Clear Facts
- Vice President Kamala Harris was asked why she and President Joe Biden are unpopular during an interview with CBS’ Bill Whitaker.
- A recent CBS poll showed a decrease in young people’s approval of President Biden from 70% to less than 50%.
- Biden’s approval rating among Democrats dropped by 11 points in the past month, according to a Gallup poll.
Vice President Kamala Harris was recently questioned about the unpopularity of the Biden administration during an interview with CBS’ Bill Whitaker.
Whitaker referenced a recent CBS poll that indicated a decline in young people’s approval of President Biden’s performance.
He asked Harris, “A recent CBS poll found that at the beginning of President Biden’s term, 70% of young people, people under 30, said he was doing a good job. Now it’s less than 50%. Why is that? What’s going on?”
Harris responded by pointing out specific issues that young people care about, such as climate change and student loan debt, and how the administration is addressing these concerns.
She stated, “If you poll how young people feel about the climate and the warming of our planet, it polls as one of their top concerns. When we talk about what we are doing with student loan debt, polls very high. The challenge that we have as an administration is we gotta let people know who brung it to ’em. That’s our challenge.”
Bill Whitaker asks Vice President Kamala Harris why the Biden-Harris ticket is running neck and neck with Donald Trump.
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Despite the decline in young people’s approval, Harris emphasized that the administration’s work remains popular among a significant number of individuals.
“But it is not that the work we are doing is not very, very popular with a lot of people,” she said.
Whitaker further questioned Harris about the lack of a substantial lead over former President Donald Trump in the polls.
Harris avoided making direct statements, stating, “I’m not a political pundit, so I’m not gonna speak to that.”
“But what I will say is this: when the American people are able to take a close look at election time on their options, I think the choice is gonna be clear,” she continued.
“We’re gonna win. And I’m not saying it’s gonna be easy, but we will win. I have no doubt.”
Supporting the notion of declining popularity, a recent Gallup poll revealed that Biden’s approval rating among Democrats has dropped by 11 points over the last month, now standing at 75%.
Additionally, the poll indicated that Biden received a 35% approval rating among independent voters. Biden’s struggles also extend to states he won in the 2020 election, including New York, where a majority of Democrats desire a different presidential candidate.
Clear Thoughts
The recent interview between Vice President Kamala Harris and CBS’ Bill Whitaker raises legitimate concerns about the declining popularity of the Biden administration.
It is not surprising that young people, who initially supported President Biden at a rate of 70%, are now showing less enthusiasm. Issues like climate change and student loan debt are undoubtedly important to this demographic, and it is understandable that they are looking for swift and meaningful action.
Harris tried to address these concerns by highlighting the administration’s efforts in these areas. However, the key challenge lies in effectively communicating these initiatives to the public. It is essential for the administration to bridge the gap between their actions and public perception, especially among young people.
Furthermore, the Gallup poll showing an 11-point drop in Biden’s approval rating among Democrats is concerning. Even in states he won comfortably in the 2020 election, like New York, there is a desire among Democrats for an alternative candidate.
While Harris expressed confidence in the voters’ choice during election time, it is crucial for the administration to listen to the concerns of their supporters and analyze why their popularity has waned.
Clear and effective communication, along with concrete actions, will be key to regaining the support of the American people.
Let us know what you think, please share your thoughts in the comments below.
Uncle Art
November 3, 2023 at 8:30 am
What’s clear too those that have a functional brain is they the democraps are all thieves, criminals,liars, arrogant ignorant paidoff politicians. All working for other countries and pushing for a one world government run by the UN.
Making sure they get to sit a the table of evil. Treasonous traitors that need to be taken out of power by any means ! A a bunch of traitor Republicans as well !
NavVet
November 3, 2023 at 10:07 am
UNCLE ART you are dead on. The democrats only want to win over the ILLEGALS vote to take the election as well as forging the ballots in their favor. The last election was rigged in favor of baby Joe and this one will be also. We need honesty in politics. Something we have not gotten with the domacrats.
Ratrodguy
November 3, 2023 at 1:01 pm
I will agree that Uncle Art is dead on. I have always wanted to put out a billboard that says, “The demonrat party attracts all the retards”. When someone is so steeped in evil, the Bible says that God gives them over to a “reprobate mind”, which basically means they are only using a few brain cells. Their chronic lying is sickening, I’m so tired of hearing them. All these people belong in jail for the rest of their sad, sorry, pathetic lives. They are all serial killers supporting abortion. And yes, they all need to be removed from politics forever!
Richard
November 6, 2023 at 7:18 am
She and the rest of the Democrats are so blind that they don’t understand the financial stress they have put on the young. They also miss the mark when you have a dictator in the office.
Gary N Christie
November 6, 2023 at 11:24 pm
I agree with Richard ! , the financial burden put on the young ( and everyone ) is overwhelming and they are doing nothing to address it ! . Basically , the US Dollar is not worth crap anymore .
paul
November 6, 2023 at 7:24 am
Sometimes more and more frequently I question as to why vote at all in elections. It seems we are always defeated by the Republicans voting for dem causes and against our own.
Beverly Soltwedel
November 6, 2023 at 9:09 am
Well, I think they will win in 2024 because of all the illegals they have let into the country! That is so sick–the Dumocrats know they cannot win on their record-which is despicable–so they let all the illegals from all over the world in so they could vote. I just hope and pray people will wake up and vote for Trump who in 4 short years had the USA as a respected nation all over the world-NONE of these wars would have taken place under Trump. The witch hunt that is going on now is just unbelievable- That judge Egoron and that Idiot Laticia James should be hung because they are so crooked. You can see that judge is crazy just by looking at him and that nit wit James is nothing!! People if you want to live free as we have in the past get rid of the crooks!! Soros is pure evil
Janet
December 24, 2023 at 7:09 pm
James is sue happy. Now she is going after some company.
Rick
November 15, 2023 at 7:08 am
” remains popular among a significant number of individuals ” Is Code for: joe and i like it, nasti P. approves, chucki is going along, and nothing else matters”