The Leftist media is stunned. The Harris campaign is floundering.
As Kamala Harris was just trounced by Donald Trump in the key 2024 election race.
The corporate media outlets like CNN, MSNBC, and ABC have been claiming that Kamala Harris is now the one with all the momentum on her side in the Presidential election after stepping in for President Joe Biden in July. The flowery coverage of her campaign has been blatant and obvious, though these same outlets act like they are being fair to both campaigns.
First they said it was the “excitement” that Kamala Harris brings to the Presidential race, even though just a few months ago everyone was saying that she is the worst Vice President in the modern era of American history. Then they said that her campaign fundraising showed just how excited the entire nation was for her, even though much of her campaign has been funded by big banks and big corporations. To finish of the trilogy, they declared the race basically over since Kamala Harris was up by a few points nationally in their surveys.
Everyone should be reminded that in 2016 and 2020, Donald Trump was “behind” in the national polls by about eight to twelve points. All of the expert pollsters from the corporate media declared that he had no shot of winning either of those elections, and we all know how that went down. He won in 2016 and nearly pulled it off in 2020 as well. So Harris being up a few points should be a real concern for the Harris campaign allies and operatives.
Well, not only is she not up as big as Clinton and Biden were in their tight races, but a new major poll suggests Donald Trump is actually ahead right now. This continues the common theme that he’s performing much better than he did in 2016 and 2020.
The 2024 presidential race is shaping up to be a tight contest between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, according to the latest New York Times/Siena College poll. The survey, conducted from September 3 to 6, shows Trump with a narrow lead of 48% to Harris’s 47%, with 6% of voters still undecided.
When third-party candidates are included, Trump’s lead extends to two points, with 46% support compared to Harris’s 44%. Green Party candidate Jill Stein and Libertarian Party candidate Chase Oliver each garnered 2% support.
The poll, which surveyed 1,695 registered voters nationwide, has a margin of error of plus or minus 2.8 percentage points for likely voters. This result marks the first time in nearly a month that Trump has led in a major nonpartisan national survey.
🚨 LATEST NEW YORK TIMES POLL would give Trump a near-100% chance at winning the electoral college pic.twitter.com/IUvkLCX9R1
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) September 8, 2024
The Key Issues and Voter Perceptions
Economy and immigration emerged as top concerns for Trump supporters, while Harris voters prioritized abortion and protecting democracy. The poll revealed that 56% of voters believe Trump would handle the economy better, and 53% think he would perform better on immigration. However, 55% of voters felt Harris would handle abortion issues more effectively.
Notably, 47% of likely voters viewed Harris as too liberal, while 32% saw Trump as too conservative. The survey also indicated that more voters attribute “some blame” to Harris for rising prices, border issues, and the botched Afghanistan withdrawal.
As the candidates approach their first debate on Tuesday, the poll highlights a significant knowledge gap among voters. 28% of likely voters expressed a need to learn more about Harris, compared to only 9% for Trump. This disparity could make the upcoming debate crucial for Harris’s campaign.
Battleground States and Electoral College
While the national poll shows a tight race, the situation in battleground states remains fluid. Recent polls from Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania conducted in August showed Harris leading Trump by four percentage points in these pivotal states. However, journalist Mark Halperin suggested in late August that polling within battleground states shows Harris “well within the margin of error.”
Harris has faced criticism for initially appearing to avoid in-depth press interviews and failing to release a full policy platform on her website. Her proposal for a federal ban on “corporate price gouging” to lower grocery prices has been met with skepticism from critics who warn it could drive prices up and create black markets.
As the election approaches, both candidates face challenges in swaying undecided voters and solidifying their base. With eight weeks to go, the race remains exceptionally close, setting the stage for an intense final stretch of campaigning.
Stay tuned to the DC Daily Journal.
