VP Harris Confident in Biden Re-election

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Facts

• On Wednesday, US VP Kamala Harris told an interviewer that she’s confident she and Pres. Joe Biden will win re-election in 2024, and although she’s ready to succeed him “if necessary,” she believes he’s “going to be fine.”¹
• Biden, who turns 81 in November, is currently the oldest serving president in US history and would be 86 by the end of a second term in office.²
• The comments come as 58-year-old Harris represented Biden and the US at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Jakarta, Indonesia.³
• A recent poll by AP/NORC found that 77% of Americans and 69% of Democrats believe Biden is too old for a second term. However, Harris defended the president's ability to 'understand' and 'weave through complex issues' in a manner 'that no one else can.'⁴
• Harris further stated that Biden is a president who 'delivers' while reaffirming that possibly becoming president is a 'responsibility' every vice president must understand and accept.⁵
• In a June NBC News poll, 49% had a negative opinion of Harris, while 32% had a positive opinion of her.⁶

Sources: ¹CBS, ²Yahoo news, ³The statesman, ⁴Associated Press, ⁵Guardian and ⁶The hill.

Narratives

• Democratic narrative, as provided by The daily beast. Harris’ record as a leader on key domestic and international issues makes her one of the best vice presidents in US history and proves she’s more than capable of being a future chief executive if needed. Even if she never ascends to the higher office, she’ll continue to be an asset for the administration and the 2024 campaign.
• Republican narrative, as provided by New york post. While Harris is undoubtedly accomplished in many areas, her approval numbers are a reflection of her performance as vice president. From mishandling the border to fumbling through speeches, she's not qualified to continue in her current role, let alone as president.

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