Trump-Harris race neck and neck nationally in new survey, pollster sees ‘warning sign’ for Dems

Poll finds that Trump’s opponents are mainly Harris supporters.

According to a recent survey, former President Trump and Vice-President Harris are neck-and-neck ahead of their first and possibly only debate in Philadelphia next Tuesday. Some pollsters see this as a “warning” sign for Democrats.

According to a NPR/PBS News/Marist National Poll published Tuesday morning, Harris is leading Trump by 49% to 48.8% among registered voters. This race has been tightening since August, when Harris had a 3-point advantage over Trump.

The survey showed that Harris edged Trump by three points among those who said they would definitely vote.

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The poll showed that Trump leads Harris 49% to 46% among Independent voters, a change of 14 points from August, when Harris held an 11-point advantage in a field with multiple candidates such as Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Republican pollster Whit AYERS told PBS News the shift in independent support was a “warning signal” for Harris’s campaign.

Ayers referred to the initial excitement among Democrats that Harris generated after Biden’s exit from the race.

New York Times/Siena’s latest poll, released on Sunday, also showed that the two candidates were in a dead-heat.

In the poll, Trump seemed to shrug off the enthusiasm of Democrats when Harris entered the race. He received the support of 48 percent of likely voters compared with the 47% of those who supported the vice president.

The NPR/PBS News/Marist National Poll showed Trump to be ahead with Latino voters, 51% against 47% for Harris. This is a 9 point swing since August.

The survey revealed that, on the issue of immigration, a majority of Americans believe Trump is better equipped to deal with the crisis (53% to 46%), the economy (52% – 48%), and the Middle East (51% – 47%). Harris is perceived to be the better candidate for handling the abortion issue. She has 56% of the vote to Trump’s 42 %.