WSJ Poll Indicates US Presidential Race is Tightly Contested
An opinion poll indicates that there is no definitive frontrunner in the White House race, with under two weeks remaining until Election Day. Read Full Article at RT.com
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According to a new Wall Street Journal poll, former US President Donald Trump is nearly tied with Vice President Kamala Harris in the race for the White House, with Trump holding a slight lead that falls within the survey's margin of error.
The national survey indicated that Trump is just two percentage points ahead of his Democratic counterpart, a reversal from the findings of the previous poll conducted in August, the WSJ reported on Wednesday, with less than two weeks remaining before Election Day.
The poll revealed a decline in the favorability of Harris and her job approval rating. In the latest results, only 42% of surveyed voters considered Harris to be a good vice president, the lowest level recorded since July. In contrast, 52% of respondents viewed Trump’s presidency positively.
Several factors may influence the election outcome for either candidate, as suggested by the newspaper. For instance, young men, who typically lean towards Trump, might be less likely to vote compared to young women, who generally favor Harris.
Another important aspect is the regulations in key battleground states like Michigan, Wisconsin, and Nevada, where Election Day registration is permitted. Voters registering on that day may not be captured in the WSJ sample, the article noted. The survey, which included 1,500 voters from October 19 to 22, reported a margin of error of plus or minus 2.5 percentage points.
Americans generally perceive Trump as a more favorable candidate for handling economic issues, despite viewing him as more extreme and potentially dangerous compared to Harris, the WSJ claimed. Both candidates have been framing their opponent as too radical for the presidency. Harris holds a significant advantage on abortion, an issue recognized as a crucial asset for the Democratic Party.
Max Fischer contributed to this report for TROIB News
The national survey indicated that Trump is just two percentage points ahead of his Democratic counterpart, a reversal from the findings of the previous poll conducted in August, the WSJ reported on Wednesday, with less than two weeks remaining before Election Day.
The poll revealed a decline in the favorability of Harris and her job approval rating. In the latest results, only 42% of surveyed voters considered Harris to be a good vice president, the lowest level recorded since July. In contrast, 52% of respondents viewed Trump’s presidency positively.
Several factors may influence the election outcome for either candidate, as suggested by the newspaper. For instance, young men, who typically lean towards Trump, might be less likely to vote compared to young women, who generally favor Harris.
Another important aspect is the regulations in key battleground states like Michigan, Wisconsin, and Nevada, where Election Day registration is permitted. Voters registering on that day may not be captured in the WSJ sample, the article noted. The survey, which included 1,500 voters from October 19 to 22, reported a margin of error of plus or minus 2.5 percentage points.
Americans generally perceive Trump as a more favorable candidate for handling economic issues, despite viewing him as more extreme and potentially dangerous compared to Harris, the WSJ claimed. Both candidates have been framing their opponent as too radical for the presidency. Harris holds a significant advantage on abortion, an issue recognized as a crucial asset for the Democratic Party.
Max Fischer contributed to this report for TROIB News
