A new poll from Bloomberg/Morning Consult found that an increased number of Americans in battleground states have confidence in Vice President Kamala Harris‘ ability to assume the duties of the presidency. Nearly half of swing-state voters, 48%, said they trust Harris to fulfill the the role of the presidency if Biden were no longer able to serve. TheGrio’s White House Correspondent Gerren Keith Gaynor asked White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre about the administration’s view of the vice president’s leadership amid recent travels to swing states and her effectiveness on the ground. The Biden spokesperson praised Harris as “effective” and a “partner” to President Joe Biden.
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WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 13: U.S. Vice president Kamala Harris speaks during an event with U.S. President Joe Biden celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the Rose Garden of the White House May 13, 2024 in Washington, DC. Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month recognizes the contributions and influence of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, the culture, and the achievements of the nation. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)