Pollster: Kamala Harris’ Lead in Polls Has Reached Peak (VIDEO)
On Wednesday’s episode of “CNN News Central,” pollster Frank Luntz made a notable declaration regarding Vice President Kamala Harris, stating that her post-nomination “honeymoon phase” appears to have reached its peak. According to Luntz, Harris currently holds a narrow three-point lead over former President Donald Trump. However, despite this temporary advantage, Luntz cautioned that the race remains highly competitive and far from settled.
Luntz, known for his political insights, highlighted the significance of swing states in shaping the outcome of the election. He noted that polls in these crucial states have shown a tightening race between Harris and Trump. On air, Luntz pointedly criticized Trump’s campaign strategy, suggesting that the former president has failed to address the issues that voters are most concerned about. “Donald Trump is already talking about this election being stolen,” Luntz remarked.
Despite the current polling advantage for Harris, Luntz stated that the situation is reminiscent of the 2016 election, where former Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton held a similar lead over Trump before ultimately losing in the electoral college. “The Harris boomlet has reached its peak,” Luntz said. “With her having roughly a three-point advantage, it mirrors the lead Hillary Clinton had over Trump on Election Day 2016. This election is way too close to call.”
Recent polling data from The New York Times/Siena College shows Harris leading Trump by 50% to 46% in key swing states like Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania—states critical to Trump’s November bid. However, RealClearPolitics data indicates Trump leading by a slim margin of between 0.2% and 1.4% in several battleground states, including Arizona, Nevada, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Georgia. Harris is reportedly leading Trump by 1% in Wisconsin and 2% in Michigan, according to the same source.
In addition to the polling dynamics, Harris has faced criticism for her economic proposals unveiled in mid-August. Her plans to address “price gouging” by large corporations and implement a federal ban have drawn scrutiny. Critics argue that her approach could lead to higher prices and the creation of black markets.
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