Staff Reports
Polling data recently released by Quinnipiac University reveals a decidedly unflattering picture for Vice President Kamala Harris in key battleground states. With Election Day looming just around the corner, the polling shows former President Donald Trump surging ahead of Harris in both Michigan and Wisconsin, while Pennsylvania remains a sticking point for him. It appears that Trump’s grip on voter sentiments, particularly on major issues like the economy and immigration, is proving solid, reinforced by his leads in these critical states.
In Michigan, Trump holds a slight edge, garnering 50 percent support compared to Harris’s 47 percent. Over in Wisconsin, he’s ahead by two points with a score of 48 percent against Harris’s 46 percent. Meanwhile, the Keystone State shows a bit more of a struggle for Trump, as he trails behind Harris according to the latest poll. However, when it comes to the matters that truly matter to voters—like pocketbook issues and border security—Trump is leading Harris in all three states, indicating that the electorate is clearly more comfortable with his approach to governance.
#NEW MICHIGAN
🔴 Trump: 50% (+3)
🔵 Harris: 47%Quinnipiac | Oct. 3-7 | N=1,007LV pic.twitter.com/dd34sAtPl2
— Election Wizard (@ElectionWiz) October 9, 2024
#NEW WISCONSIN
🟥 Trump: 48% (+2)
🟦 Harris: 46%
🟩 Stein: 1%
🟪 Oliver: 1%Quinnipiac | Oct. 3-7 | N=1,007LV pic.twitter.com/oTmxWjQqNk
— Election Wizard (@ElectionWiz) October 9, 2024
Calls regarding who is best to “preserve Democracy” showed similarly mixed results. While Harris may have the edge in Pennsylvania with 50 percent saying they trust her for this task compared to 44 percent who prefer Trump, the tide is turning in Michigan and Wisconsin where Trump leads. In Michigan, it’s 49 percent for Trump and 48 percent for Harris, while Wisconsin shows 47 percent for Trump against 48 percent for Harris. It seems voters in these states understand that “preserving Democracy” might involve more than just mean tweets; jobs, security, and stability are evidently on their minds.
Harris’s attempt to charm voters during her media tour doesn’t seem to be paying off, as she navigates a sea of negative press and plummeting polling. One can’t help but wonder how many more friendly conversations she can have before that shiny image takes a real tumble. With states like Michigan and Wisconsin in play and critical issues being led by Trump, one has to consider just how effective those media appearances will really be.
The Quinnipiac polls also present a fun little electoral map, painting a picture where Trump could potentially snag 276 electoral votes, while Harris could only muster up 245. That 17-vote gap for states yet to be polled shows the tantalizing possibility of a Trump resurgence in 2024. Harris may need more than her cozy interviews to turn the tide; she’ll need a miracle. With the numbers looking grim, one can only imagine the strategy sessions happening behind closed doors for the Biden-Harris camp. As Trump continues to capture the hearts and minds of likely voters, it appears the Blue Wall may be at risk of crumbling even further.
