Harris, despite her many strengths, would face the same entrenched biases and opposition that have plagued her vice presidency.

Kamala Harris has the same approval rating among Black women as President Biden, according to a new poll, which must come as a blow to the Vice President as Biden's electoral fortunes falter. And it comes as a surprise, as Black women have been pivotal for securing Harris her spot on the ticket.

In 2020, when Biden and Harris won Arizona, Kelly outpaced the top of the ticket in a special election to finish out the term of Senator John McCain. Two years later, he roundly beat ultra-MAGA candidate Blake Masters, who, like Vance, is a disciple of venture capitalist Peter Thiel.