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As the 2024 presidential election approaches, Vice President Kamala Harris sees her lead over former President Donald Trump narrowing in recent polls. Despite an initial post-convention boost, Harris now holds only a slight lead of four percentage points, a decrease from earlier in the summer. The ABC News/Ipsos poll shows a race tightening, with Trump making gains among key voter groups, especially in areas like the economy and immigration where he is surpassing Harris.
The late August poll reveals that although Harris is still in the lead, her advantage has decreased since the Democratic National Convention. Most Americans still see Harris as physically and mentally more capable of being president, with 57% considering her in better health and 47% viewing her as mentally sharper than Trump. However, these perceived strengths have not translated into a significant lead as Trump’s focus on economic issues resonates with a considerable portion of the electorate.
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Trump’s supporters remain steadfast, with 60% strongly supporting him, while 31% support him with reservations. This contrasts with Harris, where 64% of her supporters strongly back her and 18% have some reservations. Interestingly, more Harris supporters admit their support stems from a dislike of the other candidates, indicating the polarized nature of the race.
The poll also shows that voters trust Trump more on handling the economy, inflation, and immigration, with margins of +8 on the economy and inflation, and +9 on immigration. These issues could sway undecided voters as the campaign reaches its final stages. On the other hand, Harris is perceived as more trustworthy in areas like safeguarding American democracy and Supreme Court appointments, where her lead is smaller.
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Despite Trump’s progress, Harris maintains a lead among crucial voter demographics, especially women and minorities who view her candidacy positively.
However, Trump is gaining ground, especially among independents and working-class voters who are increasingly worried about economic conditions. His recent campaign strategies target these groups to broaden his support base and capitalize on dissatisfaction with the Biden administration’s economic policies.
The polling data also indicates that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s recent withdrawal from the race and endorsement of Trump has had minimal impact on voter preferences, with 79% stating it did not affect their choice. This suggests that the race is likely to stay competitive, with both candidates needing to focus on mobilizing their supporters as the election nears.
In the upcoming weeks, Harris and Trump will compete in pivotal battleground states where the race is expected to be close. With Trump gaining momentum and Harris’s lead shrinking, the 2024 election is gearing up to be highly contentious and closely watched. Both campaigns are ramping up efforts to sway undecided voters and solidify their support bases, setting the stage for an intense showdown in November.
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