Kamala Harris Widens Lead Over Donald Trump in 2024 Presidential Race, IPSOS Poll Shows
In a recent IPSOS poll, Vice President Kamala Harris has surged ahead of Republican nominee Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential race. Harris holds a strong approval rating of 42%, compared to Trump's 37% approval. This marks a significant increase in Harris's lead since the last poll in late-July, where she was ahead by just 3%.
However, when respondents were forced to choose between Harris and Trump, Trump emerged as the preferred candidate with 49% support compared to Harris's 35%. In a combined base of registered voters and respondents who were pushed to pick a candidate, Harris maintained a slight lead over Trump at 49% to 47%.
The poll, which surveyed 1,604 adults between August 2-7, has a margin of error of 3.1 percentage points. It comes on the heels of Harris officially being named the Democratic presidential candidate and selecting Minnesota governor Tim Walz as her running mate.
Harris's entry into the race followed President Joe Biden's decision not to seek reelection, citing health concerns. Biden endorsed Harris, who quickly garnered support within the Democratic party and was officially nominated as the party's candidate.
Notably, Harris polled much better against Trump than Biden, particularly after the President's approval ratings plummeted following a lackluster debate performance.
Despite Harris's lead, the IPSOS poll revealed that Americans still lean towards Trump on key election topics such as immigration and the economy. Trump was associated with qualities like "weird," "patriotic," and "brave," while Harris was viewed as "intelligent" and "moral."
In conclusion, the IPSOS poll indicates a shifting landscape in the 2024 presidential race, with Kamala Harris gaining momentum against Donald Trump. The results suggest a divided electorate, with Harris leading in overall approval but Trump still favored on certain critical issues. This dynamic sets the stage for a closely contested and highly consequential election that will shape the future of the country.