Vice President Harris, in an interview on “60 Minutes,” confidently expressed assurance in the success of the Biden-Harris ticket in the upcoming election, despite flailing poll numbers.
When asked about polls between President Biden and Donald Trump, CBS’ Bill Whitaker questioned why the Biden-Harris ticket wasn’t significantly ahead.
Bill Whitaker asks Vice President Kamala Harris why the Biden-Harris ticket is running neck and neck with Donald Trump.
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— 60 Minutes (@60Minutes) October 29, 2023
Harris, while not claiming to be a political pundit, remained steadfast in her belief that the outcome of the election would be evident once Americans cast their votes. “Bill, we’re going to win. Let me just tell you that. We’re going to win. And I’m not saying it’s going to be easy. But we will win,” she stated firmly.
In response to Whitaker’s acknowledgment of her conviction, Harris reiterated her confidence, acknowledging the hard work required for success and emphasizing the necessity of active participation in the democratic process.
Despite ongoing speculation in mainstream media about whether President Biden will stand against Trump in a rematch due to the tight polling, Harris remained resolute. She highlighted the importance of continuing to engage with voters and communicate the administration’s message to the American people.
VP Harris tells 60 Minutes she "doesn't have time for parlor games" when asked about 2024 chances
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— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) October 27, 2023
When queried about the administration’s dwindling support among younger voters, Harris emphasized the need to better convey the administration’s achievements and contributions to the public. She pointed out issues like climate concerns and student loan debt as areas where the administration’s efforts resonate, despite the challenge of ensuring the public is aware of their contributions.
“If you poll how young people feel about the climate and the warming of our planet, it polls as one of their top concerns. When we talk about what we are doing with student loan debt, polls very high. The challenge that we have as an administration is we got to let people know who brung it to them. That’s our challenge. But it is not that the work we are doing is not very, very popular with a lot of people,” she said.
Addressing concerns about her own popularity and Biden’s ability to run for reelection, Harris stressed her focus on the job at hand, underlining the critical nature of the tasks before them for the betterment of democracy. She dismissed distractions and reassured her dedication to her role, emphasizing the president’s active candidacy for reelection.
