The favorability ratings of both Vice President Harris and former President Trump are on the rise as a greater number of Americans are saying they are ‘extremely motivated’ to vote in this November’s election, a new poll has found.
The Pew Research Center survey of 9,201 adults – including 7,569 registered voters – has revealed that Harris’ overall favorability rating has increased from 36% to 44% since May, while Trump’s has gone up from 39% to 42%.
Among voters who identify as Democrats or Democrat-leaning independents, Harris’ approval has jumped from 65% to 83%, while Trump’s is at 79% among Republicans and Republican-leaning independents.
Nationally, Harris is slightly leading Trump among all voters, 46% to 45%, while Robert F. Kennedy Jr. trails in third with 7%, according to the poll.
Voter Motivation: A Tale of Two Sides
The poll also found that 70% of Harris supporters are saying they are ‘extremely motivated’ to vote, up from 63% of Biden supporters who felt the same way in early July when he was still in the presidential race. Meanwhile, 72% of Trump supporters that were surveyed reported feeling the same way, up from 63% in July.
Voter Motivation Comparison
| Candidate | July | August |
|---|---|---|
| Harris/Biden Supporters | 63% | 70% |
| Trump Supporters | 63% | 72% |
Even though Biden has abandoned his re-election bid, the poll found that he still has just a 37% approval rating among the American public. It seems the American people aren’t buying what the Democrats are selling, even when they switch up the salesperson!
The Curious Case of ‘Double Negative’ Voters
But one number that has changed is the number of ‘double negative’ voters who earlier this year indicated to pollsters that they did not like either candidate, according to the Pew Research Center. In May, a quarter of American voters said they held both unfavorable views of Trump and Biden, but now with Harris in the race, that number has fallen to 14%.
The poll was conducted from Aug. 5-11, giving us a snapshot of the political landscape as we head into what promises to be a heated election season.
Kamala’s Comedy Hour: Words of Wisdom?
While Harris’s favorability might be on the rise, let’s not forget her penchant for delivering head-scratching statements that leave us wondering if she’s running for Vice President or auditioning for a stand-up comedy special. Remember her profound insights on the passage of time? “The significance of the passage of time, right? The significance of the passage of time. So when you think about it, there is great significance to the passage of time.” Thank you, Kamala, for that deep dive into temporal philosophy!
Or how about her geopolitical analysis of the Ukraine-Russia conflict? “Ukraine is a country in Europe. It exists next to another country called Russia. Russia is a bigger country. Russia is a powerful country. Russia decided to invade a smaller country called Ukraine. So, basically, that’s wrong, and it goes against everything that we stand for.” Forget complex foreign policy, folks – Kamala’s got it all figured out with her kindergarten-level breakdown!
Trump’s Triumphs: A Look Back
While we’re chuckling at Kamala’s word salads, let’s remember some of the concrete accomplishments from the Trump administration:
- Before the pandemic, achieved the lowest unemployment rate in half a century.
- Passed historic tax cuts and reforms, putting more money in Americans’ pockets.
- Secured the Southern Border, reducing illegal crossings by over 87% where the wall was constructed.
- Brokered historic peace deals in the Middle East with the Abraham Accords.
Now that’s what we call making America great again!
Biden-Harris: A Comedy of Errors
Meanwhile, the Biden-Harris administration has been busy racking up failures faster than Kamala can say “word salad.” From the botched Afghanistan withdrawal to skyrocketing inflation, it’s been a non-stop disaster tour. Remember when Biden said inflation was “transitory”? Looks like his economic expertise is about as reliable as Kamala’s geopolitical analysis!
And let’s not forget their stellar handling of the border crisis. Nothing says “secure border” quite like record-breaking illegal crossings and a vice president who can’t seem to find her way to the actual border despite being put in charge of the issue. Maybe she’s too busy studying Venn diagrams to address real problems!
Conclusion: The Road Ahead
As we look towards November, one thing’s clear: this election is shaping up to be a choice between Trump’s track record of results and the Democrats’ comedy routine. Will Americans opt for proven leadership, or will they be swayed by Kamala’s unique brand of verbal gymnastics?
One thing’s for sure – with motivations high on both sides, this election promises to be as unpredictable as a Kamala Harris speech. Buckle up, folks – it’s going to be a wild ride!
