Kamala Harris' Favorability Rating Surges to 43% Following Biden's Endorsement and Absence of Strong Competition

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52% of Americans also favor Harris as the nominee.
According to recent polls by ABC News/Ipsos, 86% of Democrats are enthusiastic about Harris as their nominee.
Despite this surge in popularity, fewer than 50% of Americans approve of Harris overall.
Vice President Kamala Harris' favorability rating has surged to 43% following Joe Biden's endorsement and absence of strong competition.
Kamala Harris' Favorability Rating Surges to 43% Following Biden's Endorsement and Absence of Strong Competition

Vice President Kamala Harris has seen a significant boost in her favorability rating following Joe Biden's decision to step down from the presidential race. According to recent polls by ABC News/Ipsos, Harris' favorability rating has risen to 43%, up from 35% just a week ago. This increase in popularity can be attributed to several factors, including Biden's endorsement of Harris and the absence of other strong Democratic contenders in the race.

The latest ABC News/Ipsos poll was conducted between July 26-27, 2023. The survey also revealed that a large majority of Democrats are enthusiastic about Harris as their nominee, with 86% expressing support for her candidacy. This enthusiasm is not limited to the Democratic Party alone, as 52% of Americans also favor Harris as the nominee.

Despite this surge in popularity, it's important to note that not all Americans hold a positive view of Harris. According to another poll by Fox News, some Democrats who had previously expressed doubts about Harris are now returning to her camp. However, fewer than 50% of Americans approve of Harris overall.

Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump's favorability rating has taken a hit in recent weeks. His approval rating has dropped to 36%, while his unfavorable rating has risen to 52%. This decline in popularity could be due to various factors, including ongoing investigations and negative media coverage.

As the race for the presidency heats up, both Harris and Trump will continue to face scrutiny from the media and the public. It remains to be seen how their campaigns will unfold in the coming weeks and months.



Confidence

85%

Doubts
  • It is unclear if the absence of strong competition is the sole reason for Harris' surge in popularity.
  • The polling data may not be representative of the entire population.

Sources

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  • Unique Points
    • New ABC News/Ipsos poll shows increased enthusiasm among Democrats for Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee after Biden stepped out of the race.
    • Harris has strong support with 86% of Democrats and 52% of Americans stating she should be the Democratic nominee.
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  • Unique Points
    • Vice President Kamala Harris's favorability rating has increased to 43% in the latest ABC News/Ipsos poll.
    • The poll was conducted on July 26-27, 2023.
    • Joe Biden’s decision to drop his reelection campaign may have contributed to Harris’s rating boost.
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95%

  • Unique Points
    • Democrats with doubts are now heading 'home' with Harris as the top choice: Juan Williams
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90%

  • Unique Points
    • Harris' approval rating increased by 8 points in a week
    • Harris' team claims they raised $200 million in the first week of her presidency campaign
    • Trump's favorability rating decreased to 36% and unfavorable rating increased to 52%
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (70%)
    The article reports on a poll that shows an increase in Vice President Kamala Harris's approval rating. The author does not make any editorializing or pontification statements during the reporting of the facts. However, there are instances of selective reporting and sensationalism. The author only reports details that support Harris's favorability increase and fails to mention any potential negative aspects of her campaign or personal life that could have contributed to her previous low approval rating. Additionally, the title itself is sensationalized with phrases like 'Kamala Harris gets 8-point favorability bump in a week — but fewer than 50% approve of her: poll'. This title implies that Harris's approval rating is still low despite the increase reported in the article, which may not be accurate based on the information provided. The author also mentions Trump's dip in favorability without reporting any potential reasons for it, further contributing to selective reporting.
    • Harris’s campaign has taken aim at Vance and sought to sully his image in the public eye and use him as a cudgel against Trump given that he is less known than the 45th president.
    • The Harris team claims to have raked in $200 million in fundraising in less than the first week of her ascension.
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The author presents a poll that shows an increase in Kamala Harris's favorability rating. This is a use of formal fallacies through the presentation of data to make a claim without providing context or analysis. The author also provides specific numbers for various politicians' favorability ratings, which can be seen as an appeal to authority by presenting these figures as fact without interpretation.
    • Vice President Kamala Harris’ approval rating with the public jumped by nearly eight points compared to a week ago after President Biden withdrew from the race, a new poll revealed. Harris’ favorability rating now sits at 43% to 42% favorable to unfavorable, according to an ABC News/Ipsos poll.
    • Meanwhile, Trump’s favorability took a dip and now clocks in at 36% favorable to 52% unfavorable.
    • Biden’s favorability rating came in at 37% favorable to 50% unfavorable, which is an improvement from the week before when it sat at 32% favorable to 55% unfavorable respectively.
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