RealClearPolitics, Times analysisSince taking office, Harris has been assigned one of the administration’s thorniest issues: stemming the influx of immigrants attempting to cross U.S. borders. After taking on that role, Harris’ approval ratings began to decline, with unfavorable opinions surpassing favorable ones in June. Whether the decline is directly related to the immigration debate is uncertain, however, as the dip in her approval also corresponds to a small decline in President Biden’s job approval. Comments about immigration and the United States’ southern border during visits to Mexico and Guatemala have also sparked controversy. The decline also corresponds with studies showing that Harris, like other female politicians, has increasingly become the target of online abuse.

Source: Los Angeles Times August 02, 2021 07:03 UTC