This marks a significant shift in the electoral landscape, with Ms. Harris trying to assert herself with voters. While Mr. Trump still maintains support on economic issues, Ms. Harris is more highly regarded for her leadership ability.
According to AFP/Arabnews on August 5, a new poll shows that Ms. Kamala Harris, who is about to announce her vice presidential candidate, has a slightly higher support rate than former US President Donald Trump in the race to the White House, marking a significant change in the election landscape.
In the CBS News/YouGov poll, Ms. Harris now leads Trump by 1 percentage point nationally, reversing the 5 percentage point advantage Mr. Trump had over President Joe Biden before he abandoned his re-election bid.
With the November 5 election approaching, Ms. Harris has narrowed the gap that Mr. Trump had built up. While Mr. Trump, who shocked voters in 2016 but was defeated by President Biden in 2020, still maintains strong support from voters on economic issues, Ms. Harris is racing to assert herself with voters.
A key moment is coming when Ms. Harris announces her choice for a “running mate” in her historic bid to become the first female president of the United States. Many predict that Ms. Harris will choose a white man, possibly a moderate Democrat, to balance the vote and counter Republican criticism that she is too left-leaning.
Harris’s vice presidential running mate shortlist includes three leading figures: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, and Arizona Senator Mark Kelly. These figures visited Harris in Washington DC on August 4.
The decision will be a reflection of Harris’s planning process, according to pollster Amy Walter. While Harris has done well in the polls, Trump still has support from voters on economic issues.
The poll found that only 25% of voters expect their finances to improve if Ms. Harris wins, compared with 45% for Mr. Trump. However, Ms. Harris is rated higher on leadership than Mr. Trump.
Democrats believe that if the referendum is on Mr. Trump rather than the current state of the economy, they have a real chance to win. Meanwhile, Mr. Trump used the Republican convention to project his strong image, but President Biden’s withdrawal and Ms. Harris’s rapid start are creating a major challenge for him.
Earlier on August 3, Ms. Harris's campaign said Mr. Trump was "afraid" to debate her after he turned down a live televised debate on ABC, but was willing to debate on Fox News, a TV channel that has supported him for many years.
VNA
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