With the US presidential election just two months away, the race between Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Vice President Kamala Harris is shaping up to be highly competitive.
Recent polls, including one conducted by The New York Times and Siena College, reveal a tight contest, with Trump holding a slight edge at 48%, just one point ahead of Harris. However, when looking at a broader average of national polls, Harris is currently leading with 49%, giving her a 2-point advantage.
As both candidates gear up for their first televised debate on September 10 at ABC News studios in New York, the stakes couldn’t be higher. This debate will be a pivotal moment in the campaign, as both Trump and Harris strive to sway undecided voters before the November 5 election.
Interestingly, nearly 30% of respondents admitted to being unclear about Harris’s political stance, signaling a challenge for the Democratic nominee to further define her platform to the electorate. In contrast, most voters feel they have a solid understanding of Trump’s political views, which could play to his advantage.
As election day nears, both candidates are expected to intensify their efforts, particularly in battleground states where the outcome could hinge on a small margin of undecided voters.