Democrats Favor Harris Over Biden for 2024, Poll Reveals

Democrats Favor Harris Over Biden for 2024, Poll Reveals

A recent Economist/YouGov poll shows a significant majority of Democrats support Vice President Kamala Harris replacing President Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee if he steps aside. The survey reveals 79% of Democrats back Harris in this scenario, following Biden's poor debate performance against former President Trump. Concerns about Biden's age, health, and cognitive function are driving this sentiment, with 68% citing these issues as primary reasons for his potential withdrawal. Despite these calls, Biden insists he will only reconsider his candidacy due to medical reasons.

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