Vice President Kamala Harris has gained significant ground on former President Donald Trump in the latest New York Times/Siena College poll. The survey, conducted after President Biden withdrew from the race, shows Harris and Trump in a tight race, separated by just one percentage point among likely voters.
The poll indicates that Democrats are quickly rallying behind Harris as the presumptive nominee, with only 14 percent preferring another option. A large majority of Democratic voters, 70 percent, want the party to unite behind Harris quickly rather than engaging in a more competitive process.
Harris’s ability to bring together the Democratic coalition has helped narrow Trump’s lead over Biden from just a few weeks ago. Currently, Trump leads Harris by one percentage point among likely voters, a significant improvement for Democrats compared to earlier polls. Among registered voters, Trump leads Harris by two percentage points, a decrease from his lead over Biden in the past.
This survey provides a glimpse into the current state of the presidential race amid a volatile and unpredictable period in American history. With Democrats now having a new nominee and Trump’s favorability rating at an all-time high following an assassination attempt, the political landscape is rapidly evolving.
According to the poll, Harris and Trump are viewed differently in terms of certain traits by respondents. Harris is seen as caring about people like you and having the temperament to be an effective president, while Trump is perceived as someone who will bring about the right kind of change.
Overall, the latest Times/Siena poll highlights the close competition between Harris and Trump as they vie for the presidency in the upcoming election. With Harris gaining ground and Democrats uniting behind her, the race is expected to become even more intense as the campaign progresses.
