Political analyst Harry Enten delivered a segment on CNN that may dampen the enthusiasm of Democrats rallying around Kamala Harris’s perceived momentum in the 2024 presidential race. Despite high-profile endorsements from Democratic heavyweights including former President Barack Obama, Enten suggests the supposed surge in Harris’s popularity might not be as robust as it appears.

Enten pointed out the nuances in recent polling data, which could be crucial as the Democratic Party sets the stage for what many believe will be a Harris nomination. “I think there’s all this talk of all this Harris momentum. Maybe there’s a slight bit of momentum, but I would argue it’s actually a little bit smaller than folks think,” Enten explained on CNN.

His analysis comes at a pivotal moment for the Democratic Party, which formally adopted rules on Wednesday for a likely Harris nomination. The vetting process for Harris’s potential running mate is also in full swing, with an announcement expected before August 7.

“So pre-Biden dropping out, look, Trump was up by two over Harris. We look at the polls now this week. What do we see? We see Trump is up by one over Harris,” he said. The minor shift in polling, according to Enten, indicates that the change in candidates might be more influential than any genuine momentum for Harris against Trump.

WATCH:

“The massive change is actually the change of candidates because prior to Biden dropping out, he trailed by six points among these, in these exact same polls that we look at here, where Harris was only trailing by two points. So the movement is actually from Biden to Harris, not actually Harris herself necessarily moving,” Enten clarified.

The veep, the first Black female to lead a major party ticket has seen a “honeymoon” in the polls as she tightened the race against former President Donald Trump and coalesced major Democratic Party figures behind her candidacy. So far, no challenger has stepped forward, putting Harris on a glide path to a formal nomination at the party’s convention in Chicago next month. Obama, who for days left open the possibility that he would support a “blitz primary” that saw uncommitted delegates swayed by multiple candidates, closed that door.

WATCH:

National polls since Biden’s exit continue to show that Trump maintains a lead over Harris and even larger leads in some of the most hotly contested battleground states of the 2024 cycle. However, the switchover has disrupted Republicans’ line of attack which for months had been honed to harness the weakness of Biden’s economy and foreign policy chops as well as growing evidence of his physical and mental decline in office. Harris has scrambled that strategy, Politico reported, as Republicans test messages about Harris’s failures as a border czar, a prosecutor as the former attorney general of California, and her penchant for making “weird” or uninformed statements about coconut trees and “fancy” artificial intelligence.

While there is a shift toward Harris from Biden among Democratic voters, the overall dynamics of the race against Trump may not have shifted as dramatically as some Democrat optimists might have hoped. As Democrats continue to coalesce around Harris with the party’s endorsement and strategic moves underway, the real test will begin in the coming months. This period be critical for Harris and the Democrat Party as they finalize their ticket and refine their strategy going forward.

(VOTE: Are You Supporting TRUMP Or KAMALA In November?)

Read More

After a conspicuous absence of five days, Biden’s voice was finally heard during a call into Vice President Kamala Harris’s event—a call that many are saying sounded less than reassuring. The event, a significant gathering on the South Lawn at the White House, was already notable as one of Harris’s first public appearances following Biden’s sudden withdrawal from his reelection bid.

It was here, amidst the choreographed endorsements and political reassurances, that Biden chose to make his auditory appearance. Biden just endorsed Harris for the presidency placing her at the forefront of the Democratic campaign. However, it wasn’t the content of Biden’s speech that captured the public’s attention—it was the delivery.

Phrases seemed jumbled, and pauses punctuated his speech in unusual places. His intent to reassure his team and supporters of his ongoing involvement and support for Harris was clear, yet his manner of speaking led to whispers of concern regarding his well-being.

“I want to call today and thank everybody, everybody in this effort,” Biden said over the phone. “I know yesterday’s news is surprising and it’s hard for you to hear, but it was the right thing to do. It’s a… I know it’s hard because you poured your heart and soul into me, saying, ‘help us win this thing, help me get this nomination, help me win the nomination, and then go on to win the presidency.’”

WATCH:

Further into the call, Biden attempted to bolster the morale of his team, reflecting on the achievements and the formidable campaign structure they had built together. “We built the best campaign in organization in history. I’ve been doing this, I always kid and say, I know I’m only 40, but I’ve been around a long time,” he joked.

The White House had announced that Biden is currently quarantining in Delaware and will return to Washington once he tests negative for COVID-19. However, they did not provide a more specific timeframe for his return.

White House physician wrote on Monday Kevin O’Conner, “President Biden completed his tenth dose of Paxlovid this morning. His symptoms have almost resolved completely. His pulse, blood pressure, respiratory rate and temperature remain absolutely normal. His oxygen saturation continues to be excellent on room air. His lungs remain clear. The President continues to perform all of his presidential duties.”

Harris has swiftly amassed $49.6 million for her presidential campaign in just under a day following Biden’s withdrawal from the race and his endorsement of her as the Democratic nominee. “Since the president endorsed Vice President Harris yesterday afternoon, everyday Americans have given $49.6 million in grassroots donations to her campaign,” a campaign spokesperson for Biden confirmed on Monday.

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) endorsed Harris, reversing her previous decision to withhold support. As the Democratic National Convention in Chicago approaches next month, it remains to be seen if Harris will face any challengers for the nomination.

(VOTE NOW: Should SS Director Cheatle RESIGN Immediately?)

Read More