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This is an archive article published on August 19, 2024

Kamala Harris leads Donald Trump in latest poll, but trails in inflation and economic issues

In terms of handling the economy, Kamala Harris needs to work upon the key measures as inflation, economy would play a decisive role in the upcoming elections.

us election Trump HarrisBoth Vice President Harris and former President Trump started the process this month, months later than prior transitions. (Reuters)

Democratic candidate Kamala Harris is leading in a new poll against Republican candidate Donald Trump in a head-to-head matchup for the upcoming US Presidential polls in November.

According to the latest ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll, Harris is leading the poll with a narrow margin which is supported by a vast improvement in the enthusiasm of President Joe Biden after he announced his exit from the race, a perception that Harris is ready for the task and support among the kingmakers and key players, including the swing-voting independents.

Still former President Trump leads on three specific issues namely the overall economy, inflation and immigration.

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These issues remain at the pinnacle when the country goes to the polls in November and can act as a game changer for the race to White House.

Among the three categories of voters whose sample have been collected, the first all adults – relevant since there’s plenty of time to register, projected an advantage for Harris and her running mate Governor Tim Walz by 50% to 45% for Trump and his running mate Senator JD Vance.

Among the Registered Voters category, Kamala Harris’ Campaign again has an advantage with 49% to 45% for Trump-Vance. Harris and company also enjoy a six point lead in the third category of voters, namely Likely Voters with 51% to 45% for Trump’s campaign.

The results also reflected a mirror image in the qualified for job category, where Vice President Kamala Harris leads with 53% while Trump remains at 47%.

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After the shooting incident during a Pennsylvania rally last month wherein former President Trump survived an assassination attempt, a projection that Trump would lead through his survival has come into question as polls are revealing Trump is trailing against Democrats Harris.

In terms of handling the economy, Kamala Harris needs to work upon the key measures as inflation, economy would play a decisive role in the upcoming elections.

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