Staff Reports
With the November presidential election looming just three months away, the race is heating up in the battleground states with indications that former President Donald Trump is pulling ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris. As her “honeymoon phase” fades faster than a summer tan, Trump’s popularity appears to be surging. Polling Plus reveals that Trump is clinching critical support among voters, reflecting a notable edge over his opponent.
In Wisconsin, recent polls show Trump leading Harris by a narrow margin of 49 to 48 percent. Pennsylvania is no different, where Trump maintains a 46 to 44 percent advantage. Arizona finds Trump in a similar position, besting Harris 48 to 47 percent. Nevada sees Trump outperforming her by three percentage points (48 to 45), and North Carolina showcases a more pronounced lead for Trump, with 49 percent to Harris’s 45 percent. The latter might have voters suspecting that Harris’s only hope there is a get-out-the-vote campaign comprised entirely of postal workers.
Michigan is the curious case among the battleground states, where Harris clings to a slight lead at 49 to 47 percent. However, with a smattering of questionable policies and an approval rating that rivals a soggy cardboard cutout, one has to wonder how long that will last. These states are set to be pivotal in deciding who will take up residence at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue come 2025.
Adding to the excitement, a Trafalgar poll indicates that Trump is in a strong position to dominate the electoral college map. The latest projections show Trump with a staggering 297 electoral votes against Harris’s 241. In this map, North Carolina is leaning red with a four-point margin for Trump, while Nevada and Pennsylvania are not far behind—each one hovering at just a few points in his favor. Georgia squeaks in with a two-point lead, while Wisconsin and Arizona are trailing up close, both just one point behind.
REAL Polls show Trump GAINING (Increasing his Lead) in Battleground Stateshttps://t.co/AmnaWT3oAG
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The atmosphere is clearly charged, especially following a rally where Trump delivered a slam dunk against Harris, mocking her infamous verbal slip-ups for a glorious three minutes. The former president seems to have a knack for turning campaign rallies into comedic events, leaving audiences with both laughter and a sense of hope against a backdrop of economic woes and policy blunders. As Trump gains momentum, one cannot help but chuckle at the thought of Harris scrambling to make sense of her own messages while Trump capitalizes on his well-honed wit.
