Harris becomes the first woman in American history to hold the position of Vice President (European)

Washington -

While Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States, tried to reassure European allies of Washington’s commitment to defend them if they are exposed to any Russian invasion in the future during her participation in the Munich Security Conference, internal doubts are increasing about her ability to lead the country in light of the continued deterioration of President Joe Biden’s capabilities. Mentality.

Demands have increased for the need to prepare with an alternative plan if it is necessary to put forward an alternative candidate for Biden to run in the presidential election next November.

In a recent poll conducted by CNN, only 25% of Americans said that Biden has the stamina to serve effectively, while another poll - conducted by the network last week - showed that 46% of Democrats were concerned about Biden's age.

Republican candidate Nikki Haley expected Biden to leave the presidential race (Reuters)

Low confidence

Many polls also indicate weak popular confidence in Harris' leadership, as she is receiving low percentages that are much lower than the low percentages recorded by Biden in recent months. Many doubt her ability to fulfill the obligations of the position of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, in addition to doubts about her experience, popularity, and suitability to work in the Oval Office.

Since January 2021, Harris has become the first woman to hold the position of Vice President in the history of the United States, and she previously led the country temporarily for 90 minutes when Biden underwent a routine medical examination two years ago.

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley highlighted concerns about the president's age and mental abilities, and used them as a starting point for attacks on his vice president. "It's either me, or Harris will be the next president," she said.

During an election event in Orangeburg, South Carolina, last weekend, Haley predicted that Biden would leave the race, and said, "My bet is 30 days from now, I don't think Biden will be the nominee. You will have a president of the United States."

Haley believes that a Harris victory would harm the United States and its interests. Meanwhile, White House Chief of Staff Jeff Zients defends Harris and says, “If you think about what matters to the American people, that's what the vice president already does, and when the people see her at work every day, her enthusiasm and energy show. We just need to make sure we're doing a good job.” In informing the American people about what you are doing.”

Miserable failure

A recent poll conducted by NBC indicated that 49% of registered voters have a negative view of Harris, compared to only 32% who have a positive view. These percentages and the huge difference between them - which reached 17% - are the lowest for a vice president in the history of polls during an election year.

In the first days of his rule, Biden delegated his deputy to lead the efforts of the new US administration in dealing with the irregular migration crisis from Mexico.

Harris adopted a strategy in which she bet on improving the economic and security conditions in three Central American countries (Honduras, Nicaragua, and Guatemala) to put an end to the migration of millions of people from these countries to the United States, where the desire to risk the perilous journey in pursuit of a better future would decrease.

However, after more than 3 years, the border crisis has deepened with the influx of record numbers of immigrants from all over the world at the southern border, which Republicans are exploiting against Harris and Biden, and are making immigration a major issue in the 2024 elections.

Over the past few days, Harris has tried to confirm her ability to succeed Biden if the moment comes. The timing of her long interview with the Wall Street Journal, a few days ago, was not a coincidence, especially as it coincided with the issuance of the independent investigator’s report into the case of Biden keeping secret documents, where the results indicated Biden’s weak memory and the deterioration of his mental abilities.

Americans are aware that voting for Biden in this year’s elections also means voting for the possibility that Harris will succeed him at some point in his second term, if not earlier, with expectations that the president will not serve his second term until the age of 86.

Expectations

Harris told the Wall Street Journal that she is ready to take on the responsibility, "There is no doubt about that. Everyone who sees me performing my job duties is fully aware of my ability to lead the country." However, the majority of Americans do not agree with this, according to the results of all impartial opinion polls.

Democrats may not have to nominate Harris if the president steps down or his health and mental condition deteriorates significantly. There are expectations in the capital that Harris's decline in popularity will give other candidates a chance, including Gretchen Whitmer, Governor of Michigan, or Gavin Newsom, Governor of California.

On the other hand, Democrats will also not be able to escape the burden of the vice presidency, even if Biden remains in the race. Republicans are sure to make Harris' weakness a central issue, and they should because chances are Biden will not serve out his term until age 86.

Some Republicans believe that Biden's choice of Harris - although it may have been unintentional - was the smartest strategic move in his long political career, considering that Democrats' fear of Harris' "disaster" for the presidency next November means that no one will force Biden to step down. If he doesn't want to.

Source: Al Jazeera