Axios: Harris's staff bars Biden from campaigning with her
Harris's staff reportedly wants her to keep distance from Biden due to his low approval ratings
The move comes as Biden's approval ratings have continued to decline, with a recent poll finding that only 33% of Americans approve of the job he is doing
Axios reported on Wednesday that Harris's staff has barred Biden from appearing with her on the campaign trail, citing concerns that his low approval ratings could hurt her chances of winning the Democratic nomination.
The news comes as Biden's approval ratings have continued to decline, with a recent poll finding that only 33% of Americans approve of the job he is doing as president.
Harris's staff is reportedly concerned that Biden's low approval ratings could damage her own standing with voters, and that it would be better for her to keep her distance from him.
The move is a significant departure from the 2020 campaign, when Biden and Harris campaigned together frequently.
It also comes as Harris is facing increasing pressure from her rivals for the Democratic nomination, including Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.).
Sanders and Warren have both been critical of Biden's record as president, and have argued that they would be better suited to lead the Democratic Party.
Harris's decision to distance herself from Biden is a sign that she is taking her own campaign seriously, and that she is willing to make tough decisions in order to win the nomination.
It remains to be seen whether Harris's strategy will be successful, but it is clear that she is not afraid to take risks in order to reach her goals.