Chronicle poll results: Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee
We asked our readers if Kamala Harris should be the Democratic nominee for president. Here's what they said.
Last week, the Chronicle asked its readers in an electronic poll the following question: “Should Kamala Harris be the Democratic presidential nominee?” Of the 448 people who responded, 72% said yes; 23% said no; and 5% said they weren’t sure. Comments were submitted by 130 people. A few follow.
Biden stepping down was the correct choice. While Kamala isn’t the ideal candidate, there aren’t others who are thrust into the spotlight in order to combat Trump.
The whole process of Biden dropping out and being instantly replaced by Harris feels so undemocratic. Why didn’t the DNC do this before the primary season? There’s a reason we have primaries. Does not instill a lot of confidence.
We don’t know much about her as yet … makes it a tougher choice.
Just because she’s the current VP doesn’t mean the Dems should default to her. Treat this election as if it’s a brand new ballgame if you want any chance to beat Trump.
I have significant concerns about whether she will be there for Israel when the chips are down.
She is very qualified, and every day she’s showing why she is the right choice.
I wish there were a better choice.
I wasn’t sure at first, but I am totally behind her now. Trump is a danger to our country. I will vote for any Democratic candidate at this point.
Hopefully she can energize a lot of women, minorities and disaffected
voters and get them to the polls. Another four years of Trump is unimaginably horrible. No matter what Harris’ shortcomings might be, she couldn’t possibly be a worse president than Trump.
Joe Biden has been an excellent legislator and president but, at 81, we need someone like Kamala Harris, who is younger and very experienced in the political world with an excellent skill set as a former prosecutor, state attorney general, senator and U.S. V.P. Watch out Donald Trump!
I could not decide between Biden and Trump, but now that it’s Harris, the choice is easy: I’m voting Trump. Harris would be dreadful for Israel and for Jews.
I feel sadness for Joe Biden, as I think he is a great president and statesman, but I am totally psyched for Kamala’s campaign. I plan to volunteer and have already ordered a sign for my yard!
I wasn’t happy about what she said lately about Israel, but I agree with her on just about everything else. It’s important to look at the big picture and not focus on one thing, no matter how important to me. I think she will be a great candidate, and we need somebody strong for the difficult fight ahead. PJC
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