Economic conditions looking a bit more favorable for Harris

Published July 28, 2024 4:00am ET



Strong gross domestic product numbers, slowing inflation, and a coming interest rate cut are all good news for Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign as she seeks to convince voters she would be a strong steward of the economy.

President Joe Biden had been weighed down by poor economic approval ratings before he exited the race, and while Harris will undoubtedly be tied to Biden’s handling of the economy, the separation does give her a bit of wiggle room.

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