• On Wednesday, US VP Kamala Harris told an interviewer that she’s confident she and Pres. Joe Biden will win re-election in 2024, and although she’s ready to succeed him “if necessary,” she believes he’s “going to be fine.” CBS (LR: 2 CP: 5)
• Biden, who turns 81 in November, is currently the oldest serving president in US history and would be 86 by the end of a second term in office. Yahoo News
• The comments come as 58-year-old Harris represented Biden and the US at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Jakarta, Indonesia. The Statesman
• A recent poll by AP/NORC found that 77% of Americans and 69% of Democrats believe Biden is too old for a second term. However, Harris defended the president's ability to "understand" and "weave through complex issues" in a manner "that no one else can." Associated Press (LR: 3 CP: 5)
• Harris further stated that Biden is a president who "delivers" while reaffirming that possibly becoming president is a "responsibility" every vice president must understand and accept. Guardian (LR: 2 CP: 5)
• In a June NBC News poll, 49% had a negative opinion of Harris, while 32% had a positive opinion of her. The Hill

Democratic narrative:

• Harris’ record as a leader on key domestic and international issues makes her one of the best vice presidents in US history and proves she’s more than capable of being a future chief executive if needed. Even if she never ascends to the higher office, she’ll continue to be an asset for the administration and the 2024 campaign.
  The Daily Beast

Republican narrative:

• While Harris is undoubtedly accomplished in many areas, her approval numbers are a reflection of her performance as vice president. From mishandling the border to fumbling through speeches, she's not qualified to continue in her current role, let alone as president.
  New York Post (LR: 5 CP: 5)

Nerd narrative:

• There's a 10% chance that Harris will be the president of the US before inauguration day 2025, according to the Metaculus prediction community.
  Metaculus (LR: 3 CP: 3)