FiveThirtyEight Politics

The Harris Campaign Begins

Jul 25, 2024

Political analyst Mary Radcliffe and expert Geoffrey Skelley discuss Vice President Kamala Harris's potential in the 2024 presidential race, comparing her campaign to Biden's. They explore perceptions of Harris's liberalism and her strategies to appeal to a broader electorate. The podcast also analyzes polling data, fundraising success, and the impact of race and gender on Harris's campaign enthusiasm.

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Mary Radcliffe

Geoffrey Skelley

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Harris gains Democratic support and overcomes age challenges in potential 2024 presidential bid.

Early polling data shows shift in Democratic enthusiasm but highlights the need for accurate interpretation.

Challenges in appealing to diverse voter segments and navigating strategic coalition building in the Harris campaign.

Deep dives

Democratic Nomination Process and Early Campaign Trends

Vice President Harris secures Democratic endorsements, significant fundraising, and delegate commitments, positioning her as the potential Democratic nominee for the 2024 race. Polls indicate a close race with Harris slightly trailing Trump, showcasing early campaign dynamics.

Intro

3min

Analyzing Campaign Data and Polling Averages

3min

Exploring Kamala Harris's Campaign Strategy and Perceptions

7min

Analyzing Harris's Approach to Economic and Immigration Issues

4min

Impact of Senator Harris's Race and Gender on Campaign Enthusiasm

10min

Analyzing Harris's potential to reassemble the Obama coalition

12min

In the span of just two days, Vice President Kamala Harris consolidated support within the Democratic Party and is well on her way to securing the Democratic nomination for president. In this installment of the 538 Politics podcast, Galen speaks with Mary Radcliffe and Geoffrey Skelley about what has and hasn’t changed in the newly reshaped 2024 presidential race.

Harris won’t have the same challenges President Joe Biden faced when it came to perceptions of his age, and already it appears some young voters and voters of color have swung in her direction. But, similar to Biden, voters largely view Harris as more liberal than they’d like on policy.

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FiveThirtyEight Politics

The Harris Campaign Begins

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Democratic Nomination Process and Early Campaign Trends

Impact of Polling and Data Uncertainty

Rebuilding the Obama Coalition and Electoral Strategy

Key Issues and Voter Perceptions

Countdown to Election Day and Campaign Dynamics

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