Democrat Love For Kamala To Fade Fast
Governor Chris Sununu, a prominent Republican from New Hampshire, recently weighed in on Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential bid, suggesting that the current surge in excitement around her campaign is merely a “honeymoon” phase that will likely last about a month.
In a discussion with ABC News’s Martha Raddatz, Sununu characterized this initial period as one of high enthusiasm and media attention, attributing it to the fact that Harris has effectively succeeded President Joe Biden on the ticket. “This is the honeymoon phase,” Sununu stated. “There’s a lot of media adulation and excitement around a new candidate, which is expected to last for roughly 30 days.”
Since Biden’s announcement that he would not seek reelection and his endorsement of Harris, the vice president’s campaign has sparked significant engagement from both voters and congressional Democrats. In a show of support, Harris’s campaign raised over $100 million within a short span, and numerous voting blocs, including organizations focused on women and minority groups, have organized fundraising events via Zoom.
Sununu anticipates that Democrats will try to harness this momentum as they approach the Democratic National Convention in mid-August. However, he cautioned that the real test for Harris will come in early September. “The first meaningful poll will be released the Wednesday after Labor Day,” Sununu explained. “This 30-day honeymoon period will give way to a more settled political environment. Voters will have returned from their summer breaks and will start seriously considering the implications of the race.”
He predicts that by early September, the race will become more competitive, potentially showing a close contest between Harris and former President Donald Trump. Sununu emphasized that key issues such as border security and inflation will dominate the discourse, rather than focusing on Harris’s identity or the desire for change alone.
Sununu advised Trump and his running mate, Senator J.D. Vance, to concentrate on addressing substantive issues rather than engaging in personal attacks against Harris. “The focus should be on critical issues like the economy and national security,” Sununu asserted. “Voters are looking for concrete solutions rather than symbolic gestures.”
