Vice President Kamala Harris has taken the lead over former President Donald Trump in recent polls following President Joe Biden’s exit from the race. In a Morning Consult poll, Harris leads Trump by one point, with other polls showing varying results but generally a close race between the two candidates. Harris performs better against Trump in swing states compared to Biden, with voters paying more attention to the race since the June debate between Biden and Trump.
Democrats are more enthusiastic about Harris than they were about Biden, with a majority of voters leaning Democrat saying they would prefer Harris as the nominee. Polls also show that voters believe Harris is mentally sharp and capable of handling challenges, unlike Biden. The decision by Biden to end his campaign has been widely supported, with more Americans believing it will benefit the Democratic Party. Voters are divided on whether Harris’ gender and race will have a positive or negative impact on her candidacy, but most agree that it will have no impact.
In Real Clear Politics’ polling average, Trump currently leads Harris by 1.9 points, compared to his lead over Biden before he dropped out of the race. Trump’s campaign pollster, Tony Fabrizio, predicts a “Harris Honeymoon” in the polls as Democrats are re-energized by her entrance into the race. Harris has received the endorsement of Biden and has garnered support from Democratic governors and members of Congress, effectively securing the Democratic nomination.
As the race between Harris and Trump heats up, polls continue to show a close competition between the two candidates. Harris has shown to be a strong contender against Trump in swing states, performing better than Biden in these crucial areas. With more voters paying attention to the race and Democrats rallying behind Harris, the upcoming weeks are expected to be intense as the candidates battle it out for the presidency.
