New survey data reveals significant gaps in voter awareness regarding Kamala Harris’s past far-left policy positions. The study, conducted by McLaughlin & Associates on behalf of The Media Research Center, found that on ten aspects of Harris’s political record, between 71 percent and 86 percent of respondents were either unaware or unsure of her positions.
The issues surveyed include her support for the Green New Deal, abolishing ICE, and eliminating private health insurance. Additionally, the data reveals that many voters obtain their political news primarily from broadcast networks (ABC, CBS, NBC) and cable channels (CNN, MSNBC). The lack of voter knowledge of Harris‘s record suggests these outlets have not provided adequate coverage of the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee.
According to The Media Research Center, a review of evening news coverage by ABC, CBS, and NBC from July 21 to August 10 found that eight of the ten issues examined in the survey were not mentioned at all. Consequently, the remaining two received only limited air time. This dearth of comprehensive reporting aligns with the knowledge gaps found among voters.
Specific findings from the poll include:
– 71 percent were unaware of Harris’s past advocacy for cutting police funding.
– 73 percent did not know about her co-sponsorship of the Green New Deal.
– 81 percent were unaware of her support for Medicare for All.
– 74 percent were unaware of her 2015 statement that illegal entry into the U.S. should not be considered a crime.
Respondents’ primary sources of election news were broadcast television (50.2 percent), cable news (41.2 percent), and social media (34.4 percent). National newspapers (10.8 percent) and public broadcasting (9.2 percent) were less common sources.
