To all passionate Republican voters out there, the latest news on Vice President Kamala Harris’ popularity may come as no surprise. As reported by the New York Times, Harris is struggling to define her vice presidency, and even her allies are tired of waiting for her to make an impact.
This, combined with her consistently low approval ratings, has led to speculation that President Biden may choose a different running mate in the 2024 election.
Despite the rumors, it is highly unlikely that Harris will be replaced on the ticket. In fact, the move to replace a vice president on a reelection ticket is unprecedented and has only been done once in recent history, by President Gerald Ford in 1976.
Furthermore, Harris’ unpopularity with some Democrats and Republicans may not be as important as some may think. As Christoper Hahn, a Democratic strategist and former aide to Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has pointed out, very few Americans choose a president because of their running mate.
However, with Biden being the oldest president to sit in the White House at 80-years-old, his choice of running mate could be more crucial than ever in the 2024 presidential election. As history has shown, just nine vice presidents have ascended to the presidency due to the death or resignation of their boss.
Despite Harris’ low approval ratings, she will still play a critical role in rallying key constituencies within the Democratic Party and Independents ahead of the 2024 election.
Harris has been a key player in the most successful first two years of any presidency in recent history, according to Jonathan Kott, a Democratic strategist and former aide to Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Chris Coons, D-Del.
It is important to note that Harris has been assigned the daunting task of handling the migration crisis at the southern border, which has been met with criticism from Republicans and some Democrats. However, the issue was delegated to her by the Biden administration in 2021, so it is unfair to place all the blame solely on Harris.
Ultimately, it is up to President Biden to decide whether or not he wants to keep Harris on the ticket for the 2024 election. However, the move to replace a vice president on a reelection ticket would be highly unusual and could cause significant backlash from Democrats.
In conclusion, while some Democrats and Republicans may be disappointed with Harris’ performance as vice president, it is unlikely that she will be replaced on the 2024 ticket.
Harris will continue to play a critical role in rallying key constituencies within the Democratic Party and Independents ahead of the election. The choice of running mate for Biden could be more crucial than ever, but as history has shown, few Americans choose a president because of their running mate.