Election professional Nate Silver believes that Vice President Kamala Harris does have missed a critical opportunity that might have impacted her election campaign. In his” Silver Bulletin” email, Silver criticized Harris ‘ decision to select Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running partner, instead of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, a walk he believes had cost her key swing state like Pennsylvania.
Silver claimed that Harris “fell on the side of the bullet and chose the [Minnesota governor ] with great success.” Tim Walz more than]Pennsylvania Gov.] Josh Shapiro”. He argued that Shapiro, whose authority in Pennsylvania is well-regarded, would have been a more proper decision to appeal to average citizens, despite pushback from far-left Democrats over Shapiro’s pro-Israel position. ” A small minority of liberals objected to Shapiro”, Silver noted, adding that “was an explanation in Shapiro’s favour, if anything”.
Polls reflect a broader issue for Harris, with a New York Times/Siena College poll showing 47 % of likely voters viewing her as too liberal, a perception tied to her 2020 presidential campaign. Silver commented on this, saying,” ]Harris ] is a more talented politician than she showed in 2019, and it’s a shame that her campaign that year was run by people who seemingly thought Elizabeth Warren was a right-winger”.
Diamond’s analysis also highlighted Harris ‘ struggles with white citizens without college degrees, remote citizens, and older voters—key populations in swing state like Pennsylvania. ” Harris is faring badly among white citizens without college degrees, remote citizens, and older citizens: the types of citizens who are rich in Blue Wall says like Pennsylvania”, Silver warned.
Metal suggested that the voting results may serve as a wake-up visit as Harris prepares for her first conversation against Donald Trump in Philadelphia. ” She should campaign like she’s two points behind — because if the Times poll is right, she is”, he wrote.
Harris ‘ missed chance to choose a running mate could have significant consequences as the race progresses because Pennsylvania’s 19 electoral votes are crucial to determining the outcome.
