Staff Reports
With the clock ticking down to the November election, it appears that former President Donald Trump is picking up steam, while Vice President Kamala Harris can barely keep pace, much like someone who forgot to charge their phone before a long trip. A recent Gallup poll shows that Trump is reveling in a favorability surge that leaves Harris gasping for political air, much like a fish out of water.
According to the poll, Trump is basking in the glow of a 50% favorability rating, easily outpacing Harris, who has managed to attract the sympathy of only 30% of respondents. Meanwhile, a significant portion of the electorate—34%—holds a decidedly negative view of the vice president, which raises the question: is she running for president or auditioning for a horror movie? Among moderates, Harris is treading water with just 18% approval, while the rest seem to be trying to distance themselves from her like a cat avoiding a bath.
Notably, Trump’s numbers have shown resilience, matching his 2020 standing and significantly improving from a lowly 36% in 2016. This is a clear signal that Trump’s appeal isn’t just a fleeting phase—it’s a steady current that seems to be gaining momentum, much to the chagrin of his opponents. For the first time in his political endeavors, he’s managed to keep his favorability rating above that crucial 50% line. One might imagine the Democratic Party cringing at the thought of a potential Trump resurgence while Harris struggles to maintain some level of viability.
Latest Poll Shows Stunning Shift Toward Trump
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In a separate yet equally alarming survey from HarrisX and Forbes, Trump has eclipsed Harris by two percentage points nationally, leading her 51% to 49%. What a drastic shift from just one month prior, when Harris had a four-point advantage. It’s almost as if voters decided they’d rather ride with Trump’s brashness than Harris’ confused ramblings. However, with 18% of voters still undecided, there’s a significant chance for this election to take the kind of unexpected turns that would make even reality TV producers raise an eyebrow.
As early voting kicks off, both candidates are furiously campaigning for those pivotal battleground states—Harris, despite her slipping numbers, has clung to some early leads. However, traditional voting patterns suggest that while Democrats are casting their ballots ahead of time, Republicans often march into polling places on Election Day en masse. This could mean Harris’ early gains fizzle out quicker than a New Year’s resolution as Election Day approaches. If history is any guide, Trump may just outperform expectations yet again, leaving Americans to wonder if his supporters have somehow discovered a secret time machine that gets them to the polls quicker than the rest.
