New election data indicates that Vice President Kamala Harris‘s decision to campaign with former Congresswoman Liz Cheney (R-WY) in critical swing states may have negatively impacted her support among swing voters. The data, published by Data for Progress, shows that Cheney’s presence hurt Harris among key Democrat and independent voter demographics in Michigan and Pennsylvania.
In Michigan, 30 percent of swing voters reported feeling less enthusiastic about Harris following Cheney’s involvement, compared to 23 percent who felt more enthusiastic. Pennsylvania presented similar results, with 28 percent of swing voters feeling less enthusiastic due to Cheney’s appearance, while only 21 percent expressed increased enthusiasm.
The report by Data for Progress highlights that Harris’s move to generate media attention by aligning with a former Republican figure like Cheney may have diluted her appeal among critical voter segments. The analysis suggests that a focus on populist economic issues could have bolstered Harris’s standing among key demographics in both states.
The breakdown in Michigan shows that white voters, individuals aged 45 and older, and male voters were more deterred than encouraged by Cheney’s endorsement. In Pennsylvania, voters under 45, college-educated individuals, and white voters showed less enthusiasm as a result of the collaboration.
In contrast, other data suggests that Robert F. Kenney Jr., former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI), and Joe Rogan‘s decisions to back Trump may have boosted late-breaking support among independent and young voters.
