Could 2024 see the first Asian American president?
By Carl Samson
President Joe Biden dropped out as the Democratic nominee for November’s election, saying it is in the “best interest” of his party and the country for him to stand down and focus on his remaining duties. He endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to take his place.
- Democratic support and polling performance: A recent AP-NORC poll reveals that six in 10 Democrats favor Harris — the country’s first Asian American vice president — as a potential replacement for Biden. Additionally, it shows that while her favorability is similar to Biden’s, she has lower unfavorable views. About three-quarters of Democrats also hold a positive view of Harris, aligning closely with their views on Biden. Other polls show her performing similarly to Biden in head-to-head matchups against Donald Trump: A Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted and released after the attempted assassination of Trump shows both Biden and Harris approximately tied with the former president, though 69% of respondents believe Biden is too old to work in government; a Bendixen & Amandi poll released on July 9 found Harris narrowly beating Trump 42% to 41%.
- Campaign efforts and strategic positioning: Harris welcomed Biden’s endorsement, saying she intends to “earn and win” her party’s nomination. So far, she has highlighted her commitment to key issues such as healthcare and abortion rights. Her speech at the APIAVote Presidential Town Hall in Philadelphia following the launch of “AANHPIs for Biden-Harris” emphasized the administration’s dedication to the AANHPI community. On Thursday, she campaigned in North Carolina as Biden remained home in Delaware to recover from COVID-19.
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