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US Vice-President Kamala Harris, an Indian-American politician, has emerged as a stronger contender with a better chance of retaining the White House against former President Donald Trump in the November presidential polls compared to her boss, President Joe Biden, according to a recent CNN poll.
This shift in support of Kamala Harris comes after Biden’s poor performance in the first presidential debate in Atlanta on June 27, which has led to growing calls within the Democratic Party for him to step down and let someone else run the race.
According to the CNN poll conducted by Social Science Research Solutions (SSRS), Trump leads Biden by six points.
However, in a hypothetical match-up, Harris is nearly tied with Trump, with 47% of registered voters supporting Trump and 45% backing Harris. This result is within the margin of error, suggesting no clear leader in such a scenario.
Harris’ slightly stronger showing against Trump rests at least in part on broader support from women (50% of female voters back Harris over Trump vs. 44% for Biden against Trump) and independents (43% Harris vs. 34% Biden), as per the CNN poll.
In recent days, several other Democrats have been mentioned as potential Biden replacements, including California Governor Gavin Newsom, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, but each trails Trump among registered voters.
Biden’s campaign insists he will stay in the race, despite the dropping approval ratings and calls for his replacement within the party.
Republican voters have become more confident about their chances of winning with Donald Trump, with 83% now believing the Grand Old Party (GOP) is better off with him.
Biden’s approval rating has plummeted to a new low of 36%, with widespread disapproval among the voters, marking a challenging period for his candidacy.
Kamala Harris’ support and potential to challenge Trump more effectively have been highlighted in the latest poll results, showcasing a shifting landscape in the upcoming presidential elections. The dynamics are evolving, and the race for the White House continues to intrigue and capture the attention of the American electorate.
