OPINION|Â In a stunning turn of events, recent polls have shown former President Donald Trump leading Vice President Kamala Harris by a wide margin in a hypothetical 2024 presidential matchup. The latest RealClearPolitics average has Trump ahead of Harris by 13 points, with Trump at 52% and Harris at 39%. This significant lead has left many Democrats questioning whether Harris is the right candidate to take on Trump in the next election.
The polls paint a clear picture of Trump’s dominance over Harris. In a recent survey conducted by Echelon Insights, Trump led Harris by 47% to 42%, while in a poll by Florida Atlantic University, Trump held a 42.6% to 40.2% lead over the Vice President. Even in a poll by YouGov and CBS News, Trump maintained a 48% to 45% advantage over Harris.
These numbers have caused a significant rift within the Democratic Party, with many members expressing doubt about Harris’s ability to win in 2024. A recent poll by the New York Times found that only 40% of Democrats believe Harris should be the party’s nominee, while 50% believe someone else should take her place. This division has left many Democrats feeling uncertain about the party’s future and the prospect of defeating Trump in the next election.
The concerns about Harris’s electability are not unfounded. The Vice President has struggled to gain traction with voters, particularly in key battleground states. In a recent poll by Quinnipiac University, Trump led Harris by 47% to 42% in Pennsylvania, a crucial swing state that could determine the outcome of the election.
Furthermore, Harris has faced criticism from both sides of the aisle for her handling of various issues, including immigration and the economy. A recent poll by the Hill and DDHQ found that only 37% of voters approve of Harris’s job performance, while 54% disapprove. These numbers have led many Democrats to question whether Harris is the right candidate to lead the party in 2024.
Despite these concerns, Harris remains the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination, with many party leaders and donors rallying behind her. However, the polls clearly show that Trump has a significant advantage over the Vice President, and Democrats must decide whether to stick with Harris or explore other options.
The 2024 election is still more than two years away, and much can change between now and then. However, the current polling data paints a clear picture of Trump’s dominance over Harris and the challenges she faces in winning over voters. As Democrats grapple with these issues, the question remains: can Harris overcome Trump’s lead and secure the White House in 2024?
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