Former President Donald Trump’s lead over Vice President Kamala Harris on key issues such as crime and economic policy is dwindling, according to a recent poll. The latest Reuters/Ipsos poll, released on Tuesday, reveals that Trump now only holds a slim 3% advantage over Harris on employment and economic matters, with 43% of respondents favoring Trump compared to 40% for Harris.
This marks a significant shift from late July when Trump was leading Harris by 11 points on economic issues in the same poll. The gap between the two candidates is also narrowing on other crucial topics, with Trump and Harris now tied at 40% on the issue of tackling crime and corruption. Last month, Trump held a 5-point lead over Harris on this issue.
The margin of error for the August poll is +/- 4%, indicating that Trump’s lead on economic policy is too close to be considered a solid advantage. Political operatives and pollsters are working tirelessly to develop a reliable model of U.S. voters ahead of the November presidential election, but concerns about accuracy persist following the 2016 and 2020 elections.
Despite Trump’s victory in 2016 and his subsequent defeat in 2020, Democrats are wary of his ability to outperform polling numbers in close elections. The Reuters/Ipsos poll, conducted between Aug. 23 and Aug. 25, surveyed 1,028 adults, including 902 registered voters, and has a margin of error of +/- 4%.
As the race heats up, both Trump and Harris are vying for support on critical issues that will ultimately sway voters in the upcoming election. Stay tuned for more updates on this closely watched political showdown.
