Most Americans believe Kamala Harris was aware of Joe Biden's mental decline: poll
A new poll from Fox News reveals that a significant majority of American voters, 73%, believe Vice President Kamala Harris was aware of President Joe Biden's mental decline prior to his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race. This sentiment is widespread across political affiliations, with 58% of Democrats, 90% of Republicans, and 69% of independents agreeing that Harris must have known about the president's diminishing faculties.
Majority of Americans think Biden should complete his term
The survey, released on Thursday, highlights voter concerns following a problematic debate performance by Biden in June against former President Donald Trump, which intensified calls from within the Democratic Party for Biden to step aside. Despite these concerns, a majority of those polled, 67%, think Biden should complete his term instead of resigning immediately, with only 32% suggesting he should resign now after ending his re-election campaign.
?Trump has seized on these perceptions, asserting at a rally in Florida last month, "Joe, Kamala and the entire Democrat establishment have been caught red handed in the thick of the biggest scandal and the biggest cover up. It’s the biggest cover up in political history," referring to what he describes as a "sinister plot to defraud the American public about the cognitive abilities of the man in the Oval Office."
Biden and Harris' public appearence
Meanwhile, President Biden and Vice President Harris made their first public appearance together since Biden halted his campaign and endorsed Harris as his successor. They attended an event just outside Washington D.C. to announce a significant reduction in the price of 10 widely-used prescription drugs under Medicare Part D, reflecting ongoing efforts by the administration to address healthcare costs.
?The event, held in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, a Democratic stronghold, drew an audience of approximately 2,300 people. This marked a pivotal moment in the Democratic campaign, providing insights into the dynamic between Biden and Harris as the party realigns itself for the upcoming election.
Trump, meanwhile, continued his own campaign efforts with a press conference in New Jersey, marking his second event in two days, as he capitalizes on the turmoil within the Democratic ranks. The contrasting events underscore the intensifying political battle as the U.S. heads towards the 2024 presidential election.
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