Recent polls show a significant shift in the U.S. presidential race, with Democratic candidate Kamala Harris now holding a narrow lead over former President Donald Trump. According to a CBS News/YouGov poll, Harris has 50% support among likely voters, compared to 49% for Trump. This represents a notable change from previous polls, where Trump held a five-point advantage.Harris’s campaign is now focusing on a crucial decision: selecting a running mate. The announcement is expected as early as Sunday or Monday, with a public appearance alongside the chosen candidate scheduled for Tuesday in Philadelphia. The list of potential candidates includes Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona, Governor Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, and Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota. Other names mentioned are Governor Andy Beshear of Kentucky and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.Following the announcement, Harris and her running mate plan to embark on a campaign tour through seven contested states, including Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Carolina, Georgia, Arizona, and Nevada. This tour is seen as critical for maintaining the campaign’s positive momentum leading up to the November 5 election.Meanwhile, the Trump campaign has intensified its attacks on Harris, with the former president making derogatory comments about her intellect. In response, Harris’s team is launching new initiatives, including ‘Republicans for Harris,’ aimed at winning over Republican voters. Former GOP Rep. Denver Riggleman has already endorsed Harris, stating she is the better choice.Despite Harris’s current lead, analysts caution that the race remains extremely close, with the difference falling within the margin of error in most polls. The coming weeks, particularly the vice presidential announcement and subsequent campaign tour, are likely to be crucial in shaping the trajectory of this increasingly competitive presidential race.
Key points
- Kamala Harris has taken a slight lead over Donald Trump in recent polls, with 50% support compared to Trump’s 49%.
- Harris is expected to announce her running mate early next week, followed by a campaign tour through seven contested states.
- The Harris campaign is launching initiatives to win over Republican voters, while Trump continues to attack Harris.
Contradictions👾While most sources report Harris leading with 50% to Trump’s 49%, a CNN average of four recent national polls shows Trump leading with 49% to Harris’s 47%.
