Harris’s campaign has lost all momentum. In fact, they’re barely treading water.
And Kamala Harris collapsed after reading this latest New York Times poll.
In a recent article, The New York Times raised concerns about Vice President Kamala Harris’s position in the upcoming election.
A recent poll conducted jointly by The Times and Siena College surveyed 2,516 likely voters between October 20 and 23, revealing a deadlock between Harris and former President Donald Trump, both polling at 48% nationally.
The findings reflect a general dissatisfaction among Americans with the state of the country, casting doubt on Harris’s ability to secure a decisive lead.
The results have shifted the RealClearPolitics average in the Harris-Trump contest to a tie, placing both candidates at 48.5%.
“The result, coming less than two weeks before Election Day, and as millions of Americans have already voted, is not encouraging for Ms. Harris,” The Times observed, also noting that “[Democrats] have been looking to Ms. Harris to build a strong national lead as a sign that she would do well in such critical swing states as Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.”
Further findings highlighted an underlying pessimism among voters, with just 28% expressing optimism about the country’s trajectory. The report cited this metric as a “danger sign for the party in power.”
Harris’s popularity appears to have waned slightly since early October, when she held a narrow lead over Trump, 49% to 46%.
Although the margin remains close, The Times suggested that recent polling trends have shown “a tightening” race, adding to the uncertainty surrounding her candidacy.
Voter priorities in the poll underscored key issues that could sway the election. The economy ranked highest, with 27% of respondents naming it as their top issue, followed by immigration and abortion, each at 15%.
On these topics, Trump held a lead in perceived trustworthiness on the economy (52% to 45%) and immigration (54% to 43%), while Harris led on abortion rights (55% to 40%).
Individual perspectives, such as that of 27-year-old Larrissa Alexander, expressed disillusionment with Harris’s handling of immigration.
“I was very, extremely disappointed in her response to our immigration issue,” Alexander shared.
“And when she was first elected, that was one of the things that she was tasked with handling. And she accepted that responsibility. And then every time she was asked about it or pressed about it, it just was attitude-giving in return.”
The poll results also indicated a pronounced gender divide in support for both candidates.
Trump held a substantial lead among male voters (55% to 41%), while Harris led among women (54% to 42%).
As Election Day approaches, the Times noted that this tight race could hinge on shifts in voter sentiment on these issues and how the candidates appeal to diverse demographic groups.
But as of right now, Donald Trump and his campaign know they’re in a good spot. They also know that even though the polls are in their favor, they have to continue to fight like they’re down 10 points.
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