# Unexpected Enthusiasm for Harris?

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**Created:** [July 23, 2024, 1:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unexpected-enthusiasm-for-harris/1004685 "2024-07-23T13:20:06Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 28, 2024, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unexpected-enthusiasm-for-harris/1004685/376 "2024-07-28T20:12:31Z")

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I think enthusiasm can help either side. Trump’s favorability ratings are higher than in 2020. I do think that we may see an end to Harris’ honeymoon period and a drop in enthusiasm for her. However, since Trump would be expected to get at least a minimal bump from the convention and assassination attempt, any shift at all toward Harris is probably underestimated.

I do see opportunities to keep the enthusiasm going with the official nomination, the VP selection and the convention as well as possible debates and possible Trump sentencing.

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