Thursday, September 19, 2024

Harris closes trust gap with Trump on the economy

When it comes to the economy, Kamala Harris appears to have closed the "trust gap."

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... Why it matters: In polling throughout this election cycle, President Biden had been losing on the issue, with voters consistently saying they preferred Donald Trump on the economy.

- - - Harris seems to have shaken off some of that baggage.

The big picture: The economy is typically an important issue for voters in an election, but it's been especially significant this cycle -- as the high cost of living is weighing on people's wallets.

Zoom in: 46% of voters said they trust Harris to handle the economy " the same share as former President Trump, according to a Morning Consult poll conducted in late August and released Thursday morning.

- - - A separate survey from FT-Michigan Ross, taken after the debate and released on Sunday, shows Harris with a slight edge over Trump when it comes to the economy.

- - - Voters who watched the debate were even more apt to go for Harris. ...


#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2024-09-19 12:00 PM

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