As the election campaign enters its final weeks, a national poll by the New York Times and Siena College shows that Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are in a virtual tie, with Trump leading by just one percentage point. This sets the stage for a crucial presidential debate on Tuesday.
Polls in key swing states also indicate a close race, with Harris leading in Michigan and Wisconsin, and tied in Pennsylvania. Despite a rocky period for the Trump campaign after Joe Biden dropped out of the race, the latest polling shows that Trump’s core support base remains strong.
The NYT poll highlights that voters feel they need more information about Harris, while their opinions on Trump are more settled. Harris’s campaign chair emphasizes the importance of fundraising and mobilizing voters in order to secure victory in November.
Although Harris leads Trump in terms of mental and cognitive health, the economy and inflation are key factors contributing to Trump’s support, especially among white, non-college educated voters.
The close race in swing states mirrors the results of previous polls, with Harris narrowly ahead in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. Since becoming the Democratic nominee, Harris has been actively campaigning but has maintained a limited media presence.
With the election likely to come down to a few thousand votes, both candidates are expected to make a final push in the remaining weeks, with the upcoming debate seen as a critical moment in the campaign.
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