Vice President Kamala Harris is leading former President Donald Trump by five points in the latest polls following their debate on Tuesday. Previous surveys had shown a plateau in Harris’ lead over Trump, but recent polls from Morning Consult and Reuters/Ipsos show her expanding her lead.
Before the debate, Harris was leading Trump by a narrow margin in various polls, with some even showing Trump in the lead among likely voters. However, post-debate polls indicate a shift in Harris’ favor, with her leading by five points in the Morning Consult poll and by five points among likely voters in the Ipsos/ABC News poll.
Despite some fluctuations in her lead over Trump, the overall trend since Harris entered the race in July has been in her favor. Harris has consistently maintained a lead over Trump in various polls, with Democratic enthusiasm nearly doubling since her entrance into the race.
Harris’ strong performance in the recent debate has been widely praised, with many pundits and voters declaring her as the winner over Trump. The majority of voters who watched the debate believe Harris came out on top, with Democrats overwhelmingly supporting her performance.
In terms of swing states, Harris leads Trump by two points overall in the seven battleground states crucial for the election. She is ahead in six of the states and tied in one, showing a strong performance against Trump in key areas.
The recent polls suggest a positive momentum for Harris in her campaign against Trump, with her lead expanding after the debate. Despite fluctuations in some polls, Harris has maintained a consistent lead over Trump since entering the race, indicating growing support for her candidacy.
