Republicans prefer Harris as Trump’s opponent – she’s not much better than Biden and can’t swing voters
Brooks et al, ‘The Hill’ staff writer, 7-21
[Emily Brooks, ‘The Hill’ staff writer, Caroline Vakil, ‘The Hill’ staff writer, Julia Manchester, ‘The Hill’ staff writer, 7-21-24, “Republicans see opportunity in Harris presidential run after Biden exit,” https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4785145-republicans-opportunity-harris-biden, 7-21-24, EP]
But the overwhelming consensus among Republicans is that if they can’t go up against Biden, Harris is the most favorable of the other options.
When asked whom he would like to see Trump run against, Trump donor Dan Eberhart said Harris.
“She carries all of Biden’s baggage and has no record of winning swing states,” Eberhart said. “I don’t think the Democrats have helped themselves.”