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Another survey by Morning Consult echoed these findings, showing Trump leading Harris 47% to 45%.
While Harris is the apparent frontrunner for the Democratic nomination, it’s still unclear who will ultimately represent the party. Alongside Biden, other prominent Democrats, such as former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, have endorsed Harris.
Biden reaffirmed his support for Harris during a call to his former campaign headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware, stating, “My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the best decision I’ve made. Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year. Democrats — it’s time to come together and beat Trump. Let’s do this.”
On Monday, Biden’s brother, Frank Biden, suggested that the president’s declining health was a significant factor in his decision not to seek reelection. Frank told CBS News that Joe Biden’s health “absolutely” played “a considerable role” in his choice, making him the first incumbent president to opt out of reelection since Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968.
However, this claim was quickly disputed by Joe Biden’s family. They labeled Frank an “alcoholic” who has not communicated with the president in “weeks,” and dismissed his statement about Biden’s health as “completely untrue.”
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Following Biden’s announcement and his endorsement of Harris, Trump’s campaign wasted no time in releasing an ad that criticizes Harris for her handling of the southern border and her characteristic laugh.
The ad begins with a warning: “Warning: The following may upset liberals who don’t want voters to know the truth about Kamala Harris.” It then highlights the Biden-Harris administration’s perceived failures in addressing the issues at the southwestern border.
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“If you ever wondered how Joe Biden could get the border so screwed up. Remember, he had help,” the narrator states. “Here’s Biden appointing Kamala Harris to be his border czar to deal with illegal immigration. And here are a record number of illegal immigrants.”
The narrator continues, “10 million and counting flooding over the border after Harris was put in charge of stopping illegal immigration,” accompanied by footage of Harris during an NBC News interview with Lester Holt, where she admitted she had not visited the border.
The ad is punctuated with Harris’ distinctive laugh, which critics argue she uses when she is uncertain about how to respond to challenging questions.
As the 2024 election approaches, Trump’s lead over Harris in these early polls indicates a challenging road ahead for the vice president. With the Democratic nominee still undetermined and internal disputes surfacing within the Biden family, the political landscape remains highly dynamic. Trump’s campaign is capitalizing on these uncertainties, setting the stage for a contentious and closely watched race.
