Harris thought momentum was on her side. She couldn’t be anymore mistaken.
As Kamala Harris receives the worst news imaginable after this report hit her desk.
Democrats felt a new sense of hope two months ago when President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential election.
His poll numbers were miserable and it was likely that he would lose by a wide margin to former President Donald Trump if he stayed in the race.
But when Vice President Kamala Harris took over as the Democratic nominee, the Left believed that the election was now there’s to lose. This belief was increased even more after the most recent debate and subsequent endorsement from pop star Taylor Swift.
However, new polls are showing that Harris and her supporters shouldn’t feel so comfortable and that momentum is actually on the side of Donald Trump’s.
Harris Not Gaining Momentum Despite Major Endorsement And Strong Debate Performance
A recent ABC News poll, conducted by Langer Research Associates with fieldwork from Ipsos, suggests that last week’s presidential debate had little effect on the overall dynamics of the race, despite Vice President Kamala Harris being declared the winner by voters.
The survey, released Sunday, shows Harris leading 52% to 46% among likely voters and 51% to 47% among registered voters in the poll conducted from September 11-13. This result mirrors her previous six-point lead in late August and early August ABC/Ipsos surveys, indicating no significant shift in the contest.
Although Harris maintained her advantage, the endorsement of pop icon Taylor Swift has done little to sway the electorate. Only 6% of voters said Swift’s support for Harris made them more inclined to back her, while 13% reported it had the opposite effect.
A vast majority, 81%, stated it made no difference. Among those less likely to support Harris due to Swift’s endorsement, Trump supporters made up the largest group.
Despite the stagnant polling numbers, Harris’s personal appeal appears to have improved. Thirty-seven percent of voters said the debate made them view her more favorably, compared to 23% who said it had a negative impact.
On the other hand, Trump did not enjoy the same boost. Twice as many voters said the debate caused them to view the former president less favorably than those who viewed him more positively.
Still, these shifts largely reflect the preferences of voters already aligned with their respective candidates.
Sixty-nine percent of Democrats and Democratic-leaning Independents said the debate improved their perception of Harris, while only 34% of Republicans and GOP-leaning Independents said they felt more favorably toward Trump after the event.
The poll also reveals that most voters are firm in their choice. Seventy-three percent of Trump supporters said they have backed him throughout the year, with 17% stating they were once undecided but now support him.
Harris’s base shows similar loyalty, with two-thirds of her supporters backing her since she announced her candidacy and a quarter initially undecided.
When it comes to key issues, Trump is seen as stronger on topics like the economy and inflation, which voters have identified as the most pressing concerns in the election. Meanwhile, Harris is viewed more favorably on issues such as healthcare, abortion, and the protection of democracy.
While Harris holds a lead in various national surveys, which range from 2 to 5 percentage points, many of these are within the margin of error. The ABC News poll is just one of several that suggests the race remains competitive. Ultimately, the state-by-state outcomes of the Electoral College will be the deciding factor in this closely watched contest.
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