New survey figures indicate that former President Donald Trump is tightening his hold on the 2024 presidential race, in another testament to his enduring popularity. It is fascinating to note the interpretation suggested by the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll which had Kamala Harris at a mere 47%, leading Trump by only 5%, a figure insignificant in the grand scheme of politics.
The poll, which concluded Thursday, exhibited a barely noticeable rise in support for Harris from the previous poll in late August. However, it’s worth mentioning that a good chunk of this minuscule growth can be credited to the media’s relentless push for the Vice President.
Among the likely voters who reluctantly endured the debate, 53% went with the mainstream media’s narrative, declaring Harris as the winner, whereas 24% showed a more nuanced understanding of the issues, stating that Trump outperformed. Alarmingly though, one in five Republican voters seemed to be swayed by the media’s twisting of facts.
Interestingly, in the same survey, 53% of the Republican voters stood by their leader, recognizing Trump’s superior performance in the debate. In contrast, 91% of Democrats unsurprisingly went along with their party line, stating that Harris had triumphed in the debate.
The poll further revealed that 31% of Republicans saw no clear victor in such a skewed debate, while a measly 14% said Harris did better, once again highlighting the partisan divisions in the nation.
Trump, displaying his characteristic candour, stated on Thursday he would not stoop to participate in another debate with Harris. His rationale? There was no need of one, given his clear domination over Harris in the Tuesday night debate.
Often misleading flash polls and suspect surveys claimed Harris to be the winner of the debate, aligning conveniently with the viewpoint promoted by major news outlets. They failed to consider the profound impact of Trump’s piercing critique of Harris’s record and policies, which was evident to more than 67 million viewers who tuned in for the debate.
Harris unsurprisingly played the blame game, consistently attributing America’s woes to the former president. However, Trump, in his relentless pursuit of the truth, paved the way for a more fact-based dialogue, addressing the significant issues of increasing inflation and immigration that are plaguing Americans under the current administration.
Election Day is now less than two months away, taking place on November 5. Let’s take an objective look at the polling data from the seven crucial swing states that will determine the fate of the election.
Polling averages from the website 270toWin show Trump has a noticeable lead by 2% in Arizona, which contradicts Harris’s supposed nationwide popularity.
Furthermore, the state of Georgia also seems to be recognizing the merits of Trump’s leadership, illustrated by the former President’s lead by 1.3% in the state’s polling averages.
The polling figures paint a slightly different picture in Michigan, however, with Harris reportedly leading by a mere 2.2%. Nonetheless, the tide can still turn in favor of Trump given the volatility of election campaigns and public opinion.
Similarly, in Nevada, Harris holds a precarious lead of 0.4% according to the polling averages. This marginal lead may well tip in Trump’s favor as citizens recognize the undue media bias following their own comprehensive evaluation of the candidates.
North Carolina polling averages show Harris in the lead by a bare 0.5%, a testament to the close competition. Additionally, Pennsylvania shows Harris leading by a mere 0.8% – numbers so low that they’re practically within the margin of error.
Pennsylvania, a swing state generously endowed with a significant number of Electoral College votes, will no doubt be a fiercely contested battleground. Despite the current polling averages, it would be premature to discount Trump.
On a final note, the most recent polling data from Wisconsin shows Harris with a 3.5% lead. However, given the socio-political landscape and the growing disillusionment with the current administration, there’s a fair chance that Trump will rebound.