During an interview with Vice President Kamala Harris, ABC News anchor Linsey Davis raised the issue of Harris's low approval ratings, suggesting that race and gender may be contributing factors.
Davis, inquiring about Harris's position as the Vice President with the lowest approval rating, asked, "I'm curious - how much of a role, if any, do you feel race and gender play in that?"
Harris responded by pointing out that there are polls that show she has great approval ratings. She also emphasized that attempts are being made to divert attention away from the accomplishments of the administration.
Recent polls have indeed shown Harris's approval ratings to be less than favorable. A 2021 USA Today/Suffolk poll revealed that Harris has the lowest approval rating of any modern-day Vice President. Additionally, a June Fox News poll indicated that Harris's approval rating stands at 41 percent, with a disapproval rating of 56 percent.
To put these numbers into perspective, former Vice President Dick Cheney, who is considered one of the most unpopular vice presidents in polling history, reached a 30 percent approval rating only towards the end of former President George W. Bush's second term in 2007.
According to The Telegraph, Harris's unpopularity surpasses that of former Vice President Mike Pence during the first six months of the Trump presidency. In 2017, Pence had an unfavorability rating of 41.9 percent and a favorability rating of 42.1 percent.
These polling figures shed light on the challenges Harris faces in terms of public perception. While some may argue that race and gender play a role in these ratings, it is important to consider the broader context and the various factors that contribute to a Vice President's approval or disapproval.
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