Mary Rooke Commentary and Analysis Writer
Vice President Kamala Harris is losing independent voters, likely because she can’t stop pandering on issues most voters rank lower on their priority list.
The latest ABC News/Ipsos poll shows that former President Donald has gained support among independent voters from September compared to Harris. “A slight change is among independents … Harris led among independents by 10 points, 51-41%, in mid-September, compared with a non-significant 5 points now, 49-44%.” the poll shows.
NEW: Trump has taken the lead among independents in the latest CBS poll.
It went from Harris+3 to, now, Trump+4. pic.twitter.com/HJM99IlAV3
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) October 14, 2024
It’s no surprise by now that former President Donald Trump is polling well on critical issues, like the economy and illegal immigration. Voters see him as the candidate who will do more for Americans struggling to afford daily life and end the open border policies championed during the Biden-Harris administration.
Meanwhile, most Americans believe Harris will protect abortion rights, but not much else. And for good reason, everything she does seems to come back to the abortion issue.
“Kill your granddaughter.”
This is the most powerful messaging the Left has. https://t.co/aQsTI3DtKZ
— Josiah Lippincott (@jlippincott_) October 14, 2024
While Americans were struggling to survive Hurricane Helene’s devastating effects, Harris opted to sit with Call Her Daddy podcast host Alex Cooper to talk about so-called “female reproductive rights.” The two women spent the almost 45-minute episode talking about protecting women’s right to an abortion, leaving only a couple of minutes on issues like the economy. (WATCH: New Daily Caller Documentary ‘Selling Sex’)
Similarly, in an ad pandering for the male vote (which went viral because of how badly it missed the mark portraying actual masculinity), the men declared, “I am man enough,” while claiming that real men weren’t scared of protecting abortion. It’s like her campaign can’t help but squeeze the topic into everything they talk about as if they genuinely believe her view on abortion rights will win her the election.
The ABC News poll also found that Harris trails Trump by eight points in who voters trust more to handle the economy and seven points on tackling inflation. Regime media seem confused about why Harris is having a tough time breaking free from the disastrous economic stewardship of the Biden-Harris administration. But it doesn’t take a high IQ to realize that if your campaign’s primary focus is promising to allow Americans to kill their legacy instead of giving them solutions on how to afford one financially, the voters aren’t going to see you as a change agent.
ABC NEWS POLL: Who do you trust more to handle the economy?
Kamala: 38% 📉
Trump: 46% 📈Is the nation’s economy getting better, worse or staying the same? 59% believe that the economy is getting WORSE! pic.twitter.com/gsRScZOlbb
— MAGA War Room (@MAGAIncWarRoom) October 15, 2024
Popular X user @bitcoin4freedom announced he was voting for Trump in 2024 because he’d make America safe, healthy and prosperous. While he said that he “can’t stand Donald Trump,” he believes Harris sees the country as “inherently evil.” (ROOKE: Republicans Are Winning A War The Left Started)
“Every time she talks, I try to give her a chance. But she is the most phony and condescending politician I have ever seen. Ever. I can’t do it. I won’t do it,” he said.
“The people who want Kamala Harris to win are the most annoying people in the country. They have pushed for pronouns, masks, endless vaccines, cancel culture, riots, blatant racism towards whites, gender confusion, undermining the U.S. constitution,” he added.
I can’t stand Donald Trump. He is braggy, he insults people for no reason, and he is just a brutal personality. But my mind is made up. I’m voting for him and here’s why:
* He puts Americans and their well-being first. Kamala will not.
* He will bring @elonmusk into his…
— Jason (@Bitcoin4Freedom) October 15, 2024
Her campaign’s priorities are turning otherwise independent or left-leaning voters off. While the majority of Americans (sadly) approve of abortion, better access to it does nothing to help them afford groceries, car payments or energy bills. Americans don’t have the luxury of voting on social issues in 2024. People are hurting, and Harris’ indifference to their pain makes her seem out-of-touch and callous.
Conversations with Harris are like:
Host: “Vice President, Americans can’t afford food. What are your plans to change that?”
Harris: “Well, as someone who grew up in a middle-class family, I believe abortion rights are fundamental in making sure we get where we need to be.”
QUESTION: What will you do to improve our healthcare system?
KAMALA HARRIS: “I come from a middle class family and my mom saved up to buy a home.”pic.twitter.com/ITjLcxLBTX— Andrew @ Don’t Walk, RUN! (@DontWalkRUN) October 11, 2024
It would be funny if the economy weren’t crushing half the country. Instead of being a seasoned leader after her stint as President Joe Biden’s vice president, Harris comes off as a woman who would run the country like an HR department — devoid of productivity and always focusing on issues that hurt rather than help. (Polls Show Kamala’s Campaign Is Headed For Disaster, And The Media Knows It)
For this reason, her presidential campaign will likely fail to gain enough electoral college votes to get her into the White House. We see this in the historic decisions from national unions not to endorse her candidacy. In years past, heads of these unions lined up behind the Democrat candidate, but things are changing. She can’t sell competency or compassion when her main focus is ending Americans’ legacies.