Trump Vs Harris: New Polls Indicate A Shift In The Political Landscape And This Candidate Is Taking The Lead

Bibhu Pattnaik

August 18, 2024

Kamala Harris has surged ahead of Donald Trump in key battleground states, as per recent poll results.

What Happened: The poll revealed that Harris now holds the lead over Trump among likely voters in Arizona and North Carolina. Additionally, she has significantly reduced Trump’s lead in Georgia and Nevada.

The poll, conducted by The New York Times and Siena College from August 8 to 15, suggest a shift in the political landscape since May, when Trump was leading over President Joe Biden in these states.

Harris’ rise in the polls is credited to her success in consolidating parts of the Democratic base, particularly among younger, nonwhite, and female voters. She has also made significant gains among independent voters.

The polls also indicate that Harris and Trump are tied at 48% across an average of the four Sun Belt states. This marks a significant improvement for Democrats compared to May, when Trump led Biden by 9 percentage points across Arizona, Georgia and Nevada.

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The new results come after a tumultuous period in American politics, with Democrats swapping Harris for Biden after his poor debate performance, and Trump surviving an assassination attempt.

Both parties view the current period as a potential inflection point and are investing heavily in advertising in the swing states. The Democrats are set to gather this week for their party convention in Chicago.

The polls also reveal that Democratic voters are newly excited about the 2024 race now that Harris is the nominee. Large majorities of Democratic and Republican registered voters are now satisfied with their choice of candidates, a marked change from May.

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However, the polls also indicate potential vulnerabilities for Harris, with more registered voters viewing her as too liberal compared to those who say Trump is too conservative.

Why It Matters: The recent surge in support for Harris in key battleground states could significantly impact the 2024 presidential race.

The shift in voter sentiment, particularly among younger, nonwhite, and female voters, indicates a potential change in the political landscape.

However, with more registered voters viewing Harris as too liberal, it remains to be seen how this will affect her chances in the upcoming election.

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