Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in Tight Race After Biden's Surprise Exit: Fox News Poll

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  • Source: Wayne Dupree
  • 07/26/2024
In a striking development that's shaking up the political landscape, Vice President Kamala Harris is neck-and-neck with former President Donald Trump across several critical battleground states, following President Joe Biden's unexpected withdrawal from the race and his subsequent endorsement of Harris. This revelation comes courtesy of recent polling data released by Fox News, which paints a picture of an intensely competitive race.

The polls, diligently conducted in Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, were unveiled by Fox News' Bret Baier during a segment on "Special Report." The findings are nothing short of sensational: In Michigan, Harris and Trump are deadlocked at 49 percent each. Meanwhile, Harris seems to have carved out a lead in Minnesota, besting Trump by six points (52-46 percent). The battleground state of Pennsylvania mirrors Michigan’s deadlock with both candidates tied at 49 percent. However, Wisconsin presents a slight edge for Trump who leads Harris by a razor-thin margin (50-49 percent).

It's noteworthy that Minnesota stands as the outlier among these states, showcasing results that venture beyond the poll's margin of error. Biden's victory in Minnesota during the 2020 elections was by a margin just over seven points - marking it as a state where Republicans have struggled to secure victories since Gerald Ford's win in 1976. Conversely, Trump had previously clinched wins in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin back in 2016 only to see those states slip through his fingers in 2020.

These polls were conducted from July 22 to July 24 amongst registered voters and signal an intriguing shift; Kamala Harris appears to be faring better against Trump than Biden was prior to his exit from the race. According to Fox News White House correspondent Peter Doocy, these numbers could very well fortify Harris' position against any potential challenges she might face at the upcoming Democratic National Convention.

This turn of events serves as a clarion call to conservatives about the tenacity and competitiveness of Kamala Harris as a candidate. With battleground states hanging in the balance and the political dynamics more fluid than ever before—it’s clear this race is far from decided.



 

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