US Election: Can Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump? - The Global Story podcast, BBC World Service

Kamala Harris is due to be officially confirmed as the Democratic party’s nominee to replace President Biden. So we're asking how this dramatic decision has changed things ahead of November’s US presidential election.

Sumi Somaskanda is joined by Courtney Subramanian from the BBC’s digital team in Washington DC and Eli Yokley, US politics analyst at polling firm Morning Consult, to ask whether Harris can keep her momentum going? How Donald Trump might respond? And what issues can shift the dial for key voters?

00:00 Introduction
01:12 Was she preparing her campaign before Biden stepped down?
03:05 The challenges of entering the campaign so late
04:58 Polls resetting after Biden stepped down
05:37 Name recognition
06:35 How has Harris flipped the script with changed messaging?
08:13 Harris ahead in the polls
09:19 Donald Trump reaction to polls
10:21 Situation in the swing states
11:16 Harris' routes to the White House
12:21 Walz's impact
12:59 Support from women
13:43 Performance in different demographics
15:06 Immigration
16:15 Potential vulnerability around Gaza policy
17:35 Importance of the Democratic National Convention

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[ArgeologicalMonkeyZone]

I hope that the US people will choose the correct president could bring the peace to world.

[samuelkingston]

Vote for Prez Trump, without wavering.

[voodoox]

I live in a social democracy. Many of her economic policies are already the norm outside of USA. $$ for first home owners helps and doesn’t raise house prices as the opposition claims. Tax credits for families with children is the norm as is taxpayer funded access to healthcare. The global economy suffered high inflation and the US has recovered better than most. Don’t fear progress, embrace it. Last week I was picked up from home by the hospital, had a surgical procedure, given a hot meal soup, main, protein drink, dessert, tea, sandwich, yogurt and ice cream over 6 hours, driven home. It cost me nothing, no bill. I earn $120K and pay 33% tax, willingly. Free GP visits for kids. Our system isn’t perfect but we have a large social safety net. Embrace change US, you deserve it.

[mhuffman]

Her biggest challenge is her dishonesty and misinformation about herself and her opponents

[petemarchetto]

Good, solid analysis well conducted. Thank you. It's hard to find neutral sources on YouTube at least. I've heard plenty. (Maybe it's easier in the USA but I'm starting to doubt it). Thanks, guys, nice one.

[laman]

Very well organized interview. Very insightful of the key elements to watch and straightforward.

[samtheresearcher]

Unbalanced journalism! When will you cover Trump's blockages?

[rubadubsoldier]

Very well organised and presented.Truely professional.

[glendaduncan]

Really? You are Worried about if Kamala Can Cut Through, Why don't you asked that Question to the Convicted Felon, Trump?

[cornelisdebilde]

No one is more informed and experienced than Kamala Harris to go on board with the presidency and lead America toward democracy. With her strong foundation and commitment to the principles of equality, Kamala can help Americans understand their true American identity and values presented at home and on the global stage.

[mralexander]

This world is a mirror of beauty, yet trump doesn’t see it.

It is a temple of majesty, yet trump moans, cries, screams, complains, whines and disregards it...

It is a Paradise of Life ready to spring forth for those with eyes that can see and ears that can hear 👂

Women such as Hurricane Kamala will be pointing the way — Are We Ready for a 21st century Renaissance?

Because Kamala is🦋❤️‍🔥🦋

[shankarbalakrishnan]

Be careful about the same mistake of an old wine in a new bottle❤❤🎉🎉

[bogusienombre]

Title is missleading. She's leading in the poles everywhere except Nevada. 8-17-24

[jefferycantrell]

WHAT HAPPENED TO THE 85, 000 MISSING CHILDREN AT THE BORDER UNDER THIS

[misanhardware]

Very informative. Very exciting. Thank you for sharing. 👍🏼

[maryannbray]

Vote blue straight up and down the ballot . We need freedom. Trump is offering dictorship. We are not going back 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[theophilusladapo]

British connection of both candidates. Kamala Harris was born by a Jamaican father who claimed Irish ancestry from Antrim and an Indian mother of Tamil origin
. Donald John Trump was born by a German father and a Scottish mother. Therefore the battle is between the Scots and the Irish.

[TWRider]

Finally a really analytical piece on the swot of the Dem ticket.

[maychen]

please, vote for policy and not based on emotion/personality. The majority of her policies don’t make sense

[PennyNeiman]

An American woman here and Harris is going to win no matter how much Trump and his cult cry! 😂