Poll: Kamala Harris Takes Narrow National Lead Over Trump

A recent poll shows Kamala Harris leading Donald Trump by a slim margin in national standings. This development underscores a highly competitive race as both candidates vie for support in the upcoming election. The narrow lead highlights shifting voter sentiments and the potential for a close contest, with key battleground states likely to play a crucial role in the final outcome.

Vice President Harris and former Republican president Trump are tied in the polls as they both work tirelessly to mobilize voters. On Tuesday, Trump launched a trio of media appearances, matching Harris's efforts to sway the small percentage of Americans who are still undecided.

Kamala Harris has edged ahead of Donald Trump in the U.S. presidential race, according to a new poll released Tuesday. As the election nears, Harris criticized Trump for showing "weakness" during a media blitz, just four weeks before voters head to the polls.

Both Vice President Harris and former president Trump are neck and neck, each working to mobilize voters and target the remaining undecided Americans. Trump also launched a trio of media appearances on Tuesday, mirroring Harris's efforts to gain traction.

A national poll from Siena College and The New York Times shows Harris leading Trump 49 percent to 46 percent. Voters credit Harris with representing change and showing care for people like themselves, while Trump is seen as the stronger leader. In September, the same poll had both candidates tied at 47 percent following their debate.

This latest result aligns with polling averages compiled by RealClearPolitics, which also show Harris with a slight two-point lead. However, the race is much tighter in the key battleground states that will likely determine the final result.

Losing Sleep

As critics emphasize the election’s impact on American democracy, Harris admitted to losing sleep over the close race. In a live interview with Howard Stern, she described the election as a battle of "strength versus weakness," criticizing Trump for prioritizing himself over the needs of Americans.

The new poll also indicates that Harris is gaining support from Republicans, with nine percent of them now planning to vote for her—up from five percent last month. She discussed this progress on "The View," noting that she has campaigned alongside Republican former congresswoman Liz Cheney and received endorsements from over 200 officials from past Republican administrations.

Harris, turning 60 next week, also accused Trump of spreading lies and misinformation, saying voters are "exhausted" by his tactics. Meanwhile, Trump attacked Harris’s intelligence and claimed she had been "missing in action" during the federal response to Hurricane Helene, despite her recent visit to the affected area.

Despite these criticisms, Trump remains determined. He told conservative influencer Ben Shapiro that he has the energy to keep pushing until Election Day, boasting about his rigorous campaign schedule.

Harris also received a potential boost when a pro-Palestinian group in Michigan, initially threatening to divert votes from her, came out strongly against Trump, warning that "it can get worse" under his leadership. Although the group did not explicitly endorse Harris, the move could sway critical votes in the swing state.

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