Vice President Kamala Harris recently acknowledged that one of her biggest challenges is her tendency to take time to make decisions, especially when faced with immediate questions. This candid admission came during a CNN town hall, where she was asked by an audience member about her weaknesses and how she plans to address them.
Joe Donahue, a local store employee, asked Harris, “What weaknesses do you bring to the table, and how do you plan to overcome them?” Harris responded thoughtfully, admitting that she sometimes struggles with giving quick answers on specific policy issues.
“I may not always be the fastest in responding to a question, especially when it comes to policy,” Harris explained. “I prefer to take the time to research before I answer, and that might not always be seen as a strength. Some people might see it as a weakness, especially in situations where you’re expected to respond quickly. But that’s just how I work. I’m a bit of a nerd like that, and I own it.”
She further elaborated that while she values her team’s input in the decision-making process, this reliance can sometimes be seen as a flaw. “I’m not perfect,” Harris admitted. “Some people might say it’s a weakness that I depend so much on my team. But I actually consider it a strength because I trust the diverse perspectives they bring to my decisions. My team will tell you that I’m always asking, ‘Let’s explore that further,’” she said.
However, this personal admission comes amid growing concerns as recent polling data points to former President Donald Trump gaining momentum in the race for the 2024 White House. As Election Day approaches, new figures suggest that Trump is increasingly favored in the battleground states, a critical indicator of the election’s outcome.
Nate Silver’s latest analysis shows Trump with a 24.4% chance of securing victories across all the key swing states, marking it as the most likely scenario. In contrast, Harris stands at a 15.6% chance of winning these crucial states. According to Silver’s forecast, Harris would need to win every battleground state except Arizona and Georgia—two states where Trump currently leads—to secure the election.
With less than a week until Election Day, these findings are sparking concerns among experts about Harris’s ability to hold her ground against the rising popularity of Trump.
