Will Kamala Harris Capture Biden’s Supporting Base for 2024?

Kamala Harris has made significant strides since Senator Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race. In one week, she has amassed over 200 million in campaign funds, scheduled over 2300 events, and garnered around 170,000 new volunteers. Most notably, she has seen a surge in new young voters. However, the question remains: can she capture Biden’s existing support base, and more importantly, how will she fare against former President Trump?

Current Strides and Achievements

Since Biden dropped out, Harris has demonstrated a remarkable ability to attract new supporters. She has secured substantial financial backing, mobilized a large number of supporters, and made considerable efforts to engage new voters. But this success is only partial; the bigger question is whether she can win over other groups, especially those who were loyal to Biden.

Can She Win Over Biden’s Supporters?

President Biden should encourage his supporters to back Harris, a stance I believe he will take. After all, it is in the interest of the Democratic Party to have a nominee who can secure a strong base. However, many of Biden’s supporters, who voted for him, are wary of Harris. They see her as a candidate chosen by the deep state and a puppet, rather than a genuine voice for the people.

Challenges Ahead

Harris faces significant challenges in winning over Biden’s supporters. Her reputation and the perception of her as a ‘Queen cackling hyena’ make it difficult to gain their trust. Moreover, she lacks a strong platform and often speaks in 'word salad' that fails to resonate with voters. The idea that she could win without cheating is, to most, highly questionable.

Regional and Demographic Considerations

Her success might also depend on regional and demographic factors. While she received little support from Democratic voters during her 2020 campaign, several Biden supporters believe he was forced out after winning the majority of primary votes. This parallels the 2016 Bernie Sanders supporters, who felt cheated when he lost to Clinton.

However, many Democrats are seen as mindless drones, more inclined to follow orders rather than make independent decisions. This may work in Harris’s favor as she needs a united Democratic party behind her. It is predicted that she will gain over 80% of Biden’s support, though a few may either boycott or vote for Trump as a protest.

Conclusion

While Kamala Harris has made significant inroads, the 2024 election remains a complex and uncertain landscape. Whether she can capture Biden’s support base and defeat Trump will depend on how well she navigates the challenges ahead and how she presents herself to the American electorate.