In a recent Harvard Caps/Harris poll, former President Donald Trump has emerged with a higher favorability rating than over 20 other political figures, surpassing Joe Biden by 12 net points. Trump enjoys a 50 percent favorable rating, leading ahead of Joe Biden’s 44 percent, former GOP contender Nikki Haley’s 42 percent, and his former 2016 presidential opponent Hillary Clinton’s 40 percent.
Remarkably, Trump is among the eight political figures who boast a net positive favorability, with his favorable rating exceeding his unfavorable one by 5 points (50 percent favorable, 45 percent unfavorable). In contrast, Biden finds himself 7 points below water with a 44 to 51 percent favorable to unfavorable ratio. Hillary Clinton faces an even steeper climb, being 11 points underwater with a 40 percent favorable to 51 percent unfavorable rating.
The poll also highlights that despite intense scrutiny from the corporate media aimed at tarnishing their reputations, figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Elon Musk maintain net positive favorability ratings, at +17 and +10 percent respectively. Even Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu enjoys a slight edge with a +1 rating.
It’s interesting to note the struggle of several media favorites in the poll. For instance, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-CA) is 14 points underwater, and Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) is down by 6 points. Hunter Biden, the son of Joe Biden, has the lowest rating in the poll, being 33 points underwater with a 22 percent favorable to 55 percent unfavorable rating.
Additionally, the poll asked 2,111 registered voters about their approval of Trump’s presidency, with 55 percent expressing approval versus 43 percent disapproval. This reflects a 12-point positive spread, in stark contrast to Biden’s current job approval rating, which is 7 points underwater.
These findings underscore the diminishing influence of corporate media in shaping public opinion, especially in light of their extensive efforts to discredit Trump’s presidency. The media’s potential escalation of attacks on Trump, as suggested by the numbers, may only further alienate the public.
Should Trump secure reelection, especially with significant support from young, black, and Hispanic voters as indicated in polling, it could fundamentally alter the media landscape. Such an outcome might prompt even staunch Democrats to reconsider their reliance on media narratives, particularly regarding Trump’s unpopularity and his standing among racial minorities.
Looking ahead, Trump faces a unique position as a candidate with nothing to lose and everything to prove, should he win a second term. This scenario presents him as the primary contender in the race, with the only potential obstacle being himself.
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