Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are tied in the latest national NBC News poll, with Trump gaining support from Republicans and favorable voter assessment of his presidency, while Harris’ popularity declines. The race is described as a dead heat, with uncertainty about the election and key challenges for both candidates. The poll also highlights a massive gender gap, with women supporting Harris and men backing Trump.
The survey shows Harris leading Trump among Black voters, younger voters, and white voters with college degrees, while Trump leads among rural voters, white voters, and whites without college degrees. Independent voters are split, and there is uncertainty about the third-party vote’s impact. Harris’ popularity has declined compared to September, with concerns about her ability to fill in the blanks for voters.
The poll also reveals perceptions of Biden’s presidency lagging behind Trump’s in terms of positive impact on voters’ lives. Concerns about Harris continuing Biden’s approach compared to Trump’s presidency are also highlighted. Abortion is identified as the top motivating issue for voters, with immigration, protecting democracy, and cost of living also ranking high. Harris performs better than Trump on issues such as abortion, health care, and competency, while Trump leads on border security, the Middle East, and cost of living.
Most voters believe the upcoming presidential election will make a significant difference in their lives, and there is a split on congressional preference between Democrats and Republicans. Overall, the poll provides insight into the current state of the race, with potential turnout scenarios impacting the outcome.
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