Vice President Kamala Harris has gained momentum in the presidential race against former President Donald Trump, with recent polls showing her leading or tied in key battleground states. A USA TODAY/Suffolk Poll shows Harris leading Trump 48%-43% among likely voters, with a notable increase in enthusiasm among her supporters. The Wall Street Journal poll similarly indicates a narrow lead for Harris, 48% to 47%.The Harris campaign is leveraging this momentum, outspending Trump’s team 2-to-1 on television advertising over the next two months and maintaining a significant ground presence with over 300 coordinated offices and 2,000 staff in swing states. Harris is focusing on issues such as reproductive rights, where she holds a 16-point advantage over Trump in voter trust, and plans to unveil new proposals to boost small businesses and entrepreneurs.Despite Harris’s recent gains, the race remains close, particularly in the seven states most likely to decide the election. Trump maintains advantages on issues such as the economy, immigration, and foreign policy. Both candidates are working to address their vulnerabilities, with Harris distancing herself from some previous left-wing positions and Trump modifying his stance on abortion and healthcare.The upcoming debate on September 10th is seen as a crucial moment in the campaign. As the race intensifies, both campaigns are focusing their efforts on key battleground states, with Pennsylvania emerging as a particularly critical battleground. The outcome may ultimately depend on which candidate can successfully position themselves as the ‘change candidate’ in a political climate where about 70% of voters believe the country is heading in the wrong direction.Former President Joe Biden has returned to the campaign trail to support Harris, making a notable appearance alongside her at a Labor Day event in Pittsburgh. This show of unity within the Democratic Party comes as Harris works to consolidate support across various voter demographics.
Key points
- Kamala Harris leads Donald Trump in recent national polls, showing increased voter enthusiasm.
- Harris’s campaign is outspending Trump’s 2-to-1 on TV advertising and has a strong ground presence in swing states.
- Both candidates are focusing on seven key battleground states, with Pennsylvania emerging as a critical battleground.
- The upcoming debate on September 10th is viewed as a crucial moment in the campaign.
- Former President Joe Biden has returned to the campaign trail to support Harris.
Contradictions👾While some polls show Harris leading nationally, others indicate the race is still very close in key swing states.
👾Harris leads on issues like reproductive rights and healthcare, but Trump maintains advantages on the economy and immigration.
