Kamala Harris Approval Rating Mirrors Biden's in 2009

Historical Comparison

According to data from FiveThirtyEight, Vice President Kamala Harris's approval rating is currently at 39%, with 55% of registered voters disapproving. This gives her a net favorability rating of -16 percentage points. Notably, this rating is identical to President Joe Biden's approval rating at the same point in his presidency back in 2009.

Recent Trends

Harris's approval numbers have declined since Biden's strong performance in his first presidential debate. A survey conducted by YouGov for The Economist between July 13th and 16th among 1,404 registered voters found that 39% approved of Harris's job performance.

Historical Context

For the first time, Gallup has asked Americans for their views on Vice President Kamala Harris's performance. President Biden's approval rating at this stage of his presidency was -11 percentage points, while President Trump's was -18 percentage points.

It is important to note that approval ratings can fluctuate over time, and factors such as the president's policies, the state of the economy, and global events can all impact public opinion.