Indeed, reflect on the political landscape before July 21 when Biden entered the ring. When seen as a political battle, it was clear Biden was at a massive disadvantage. Not just on the national stage, but also in individual battleground states, he was trailing by a noteworthy margin. Key states such as Georgia and Nevada showed Biden trailing by nearly six points.
Ever since Harris joined the Biden ticket, there have been observable changes in these numbers. We see a notable shift towards Harris in the battleground states, mirroring the national sentiment. However, one key fact is crucial to understand. Contrary to what biased media wants you to believe, these changes do not signify states shifting from favoring Trump to favoring Harris.
What the numbers suggest is that the race isn’t as hugely skewed towards Trump as it appeared in late July. From a clear victory for Trump, the situation has morphed into a contest up for grabs, a toss-up, if you will. An important aspect now is analyzing events that have unfolded ever since Harris stepped into the scene.
Before the arrival of Harris, the analogy of a football game gives an interesting perspective. The Republicans were a full-fledged team on the field, while the Democrats barely managed to round up about 70 percent of a team. With Harris in the game, the Democrats now have a full team. They’ve essentially moved from yards to inches, making the contest evenly matched and unpredictable.
The game, now it seems, could be swayed by a mere slip from one side or abrupt surge from another. However, the crux of the current fight appears to be something else. The real battleground now is the battle to define the Harris/Walz ticket. Being relatively less known, even as vice president, the Democrats’ charade with identity seems to linger on.
An interesting development has been observed since Harris has emerged on the scene. People had assumed that as the vice-president, Harris would carry the same liabilities that Biden did. But the opposite seems to be unfolding. Her favorability has seen a surprising shift of 10 points, which ironically doesn’t speak to her own capabilities but rather Biden’s inability to be accepted by the public.
It’s a fascinating dynamic where Harris is now less tied to opinions about Biden than before. But let’s not gather the roses just yet. On the other side of the aisle, Republicans are faithfully doing their duty, pointing out gaps in the Democrat narrative and labeling Harris as a dangerous liberal.
The Republicans have initiated their campaign against her, focusing on contentious issues such as border control and police reform. It’s evident that her views on several such issues, where she seemed to tilt to the left during the 2020 campaign, are not sitting well with the Republicans.
As the post-DNC phase commences, Harris will be given the opportunity to share her narrative. However, the question remains, will it redact the image Republicans are projecting of her? As the game of thrones escalates, the Republicans’ bid to define her for voters remains persistently active.
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