CNN knowledge reporter suggests Biden’s low job approval could possibly be a ‘drag’ on Kamala Harris

CNN knowledge reporter Henry Enten mentioned Wednesday that President Biden’s low job approval score could possibly be a “drag” on Vice President Kamala Harris within the presidential contest.

“Donald Trump, 51%, the bulk, assume his presidency was a hit, regardless of his private recognition being eh. Have a look at this for Joe Biden, means down at 37%, I feel that this can be a actual drag on Kamala Harris, regardless of her personal private recognition,” Enten mentioned.

Enten additionally famous that Harris at the moment has a +1 favorability score, in accordance with polls, in comparison with former President Trump’s -9 internet favorability score. 

“I feel the online favorability rankings do not truly get into the truth that there are plenty of of us who just like the job he did as president, however don’t love him personally,” Enten mentioned of Trump.

CNN knowledge reporter Harry Enten suggests Joe Biden’s low approval score could be a “drag” on Kamala Harris. (Screenshot/CNN)

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CNN’s Kate Bouldan famous through the section that Biden was now not on the poll, and questioned what historical past would possibly present about how his low approval score might impression the election.

“George W. Bush, clearly a Republican, didn‘t succeed him. Lyndon Johnson, there was no Democrat who succeeded him. Harry Truman, no Democrat who succeeded him. Now we’re taking a look at Joe Biden, might a Democrat succeed him regardless of his internet approval score being as little as it’s? Historical past isn‘t so type,” Enten mentioned. 

“The underside line is I feel we will say Joe Biden is a drag on Kamala Harris, regardless of her personal recognition, at the least measured by means of internet favorability,” he added. 

Enten appeared stunned by Harris’ rise in recognition since turning into the Democratic nominee throughout one other latest CNN look, contemplating her low approval rankings as vice chairman.

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks concerning the tax code and manufacturing on the Johnny Mercer Theatre Civic Middle, on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Savannah, Ga. (AP/Evan Vucci)

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“I simply assume that that is such dramatic motion, my goodness, gracious,” Enten mentioned, noting Harris had a internet favorability score of -14 factors when she entered the race. 

“Simply by entering into the race, look the place she jumped to a month later, -3. And this week, for the primary time, she popped a constructive internet favorability score. That’s extra individuals seen her favorably than unfavorably,” he added. 

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As of September 18, Biden’s internet favorability is decrease than Trump’s, sitting at -14. 

“For those who had requested me two months in the past whether or not I assumed Kamala Harris within the combination, would ever, throughout this marketing campaign, pop a constructive internet favorability score, I’d have mentioned you had been loopy,” Enten mentioned. “However the reality is, you were not loopy, I used to be simply not considering creatively,” he added.