(Patriot.Buzz) – It seems the honeymoon period is finally over, as Kamala Harris received bad news with only a few days to go until her debate against GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump.
Her campaign is now dealing with alarming recent polling data that indicates a much closer presidential race than what they would like.
A survey by McLaughlin & Associates, involving 1,778 likely voters from August 29 to September 1, shows Trump narrowly leading Harris, 49% to 47%.
This slight lead for Trump appears consistent across other polls. When third-party candidates are considered, Harris edges out a minor lead, 47% to 46%.
The Big Data Poll, another larger survey of 3,047 likely voters, shows an evenly split electorate, with both candidates securing 50%.
Even Rasmussen’s latest numbers suggest Trump maintains a one-point lead, 47% to 46%, a decrease from his previous two-point advantage.
According to polling analysis at 538, Harris’ earlier national lead of 3.7 points has also slipped to 3.1 points as of today.
Although Harris leads in some national and state polls, predictive markets and analysts like Nate Silver suggest that the race leans toward Trump.
Observations point out that Trump’s support in past election cycles has been underestimated and that the lean toward the Republican candidate could also be attributed to his strong campaign.
Additionally, there are lingering questions about Harris’ strategies as the campaign progresses, as she has been criticized for her lack of policy engagement and for avoiding the media.
Analysts also imply that Harris’ campaign could be negatively impacted by her refusal to participate more actively in challenging interviews and debates, especially in such a tightly contested race.
The upcoming debate could be key. The narrative suggests that Harris may not have been effectively prepared, which contrasts with Trump’s more disciplined campaign approach.
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