Kamala Harris Could Surpass Expectations, Says Newt Gingrich
In a recent column for Fox News, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich cautioned Republicans that Vice President Kamala Harris might prove to be a more formidable presidential candidate than anticipated.
Harris made significant gains in recent polls, narrowing the lead held by former President Donald Trump with just over 100 days left until Election Day. A new poll by The Wall Street Journal conducted among 1,000 registered voters between July 23 and 25 revealed that Harris had nearly closed the gap, trailing Trump by only a 2-point margin.
President Joe Biden, who withdrew from the race and endorsed Harris, was trailing Trump by wider margins in polls conducted earlier this month.
Gingrich, a Republican from Georgia, highlighted Harris’ strong points in his column, noting her stance on issues such as illegal immigration and corporate taxation that he believes are more liberal than Biden’s. He warned his fellow GOP members not to underestimate her candidacy.
Gingrich praised Harris’ track record as a District Attorney, Attorney General of California, and a U.S. Senator, emphasizing her effectiveness as a litigator and aggressive questioning of Supreme Court nominees. He likened her to athletes who excel in high-pressure situations despite average performances in practice.
Highlighting Harris’ campaign team’s expanse of Obama administration veterans, Gingrich predicted that she would be a force to reckon with if she heeded their counsel.
While early polls indicate a close race between Trump and Harris, the momentum appears to be favoring Harris with gains in several battleground state and youth voter polls. It is expected that upcoming events such as the DNC convention and Harris’ vice-presidential pick could boost her polling numbers further.
Although Trump currently holds an edge in polling averages and remains the preferred candidate according to betting odds, Harris is steadily gaining ground and receiving endorsements from prominent Democrats like former President Barack Obama.