There are only three weeks left in the presidential campaign, yet polls show the standings are tied. Kamala Harris is expected to benefit from some political charisma from Obama, especially after her defeat at the hands of Donald Trump, the latest polls show.
Harris, Trump face to face
Kamala Harris’ lead has slipped south heading into the final stretch of the election in November, according to the latest three polls on Sunday. According to the latest poll from NBC News, just ahead of the November 5 election, the Democratic and Republican candidates are currently deadlocked in national polls, with each holding 48% support.
According to the latest ABC News/Ipsos poll, Harris currently leads Trump by a slim margin of 50% to 48% among likely voters, and the latest CBS News/YouGov poll shows a tight race for the presidency. In which Kamala Harris is on a slight lead. over Donald Trump among likely voters, 51% to 48%.
To support Harris in her political endeavor, Obama is set to begin campaigning at separate events starting next week as she is still largely popular with the Democratic base and hopes to increase turnout in swing states. Are.
On October 26, former First Lady Michelle Obama will campaign with Kamala Harris in Michigan this election season and on next Thursday, former President Barack Obama will also be seen with her in Georgia. Apart from this, he is also preparing to visit other states alone.
Obama faced anger
Polls have been particularly worrisome for Democrats, and although Harris leads among women of all races, she is struggling to garner much support from men, including Hispanics and African Americans. Obama resolved this dilemma, for which he faced some criticism.
He chided Black people for not showing the same enthusiasm for Harris as they had in 2008 and 2012 and urged them to strongly support the idea of a woman becoming president.
“You’re coming up with all kinds of reasons and excuses, I have a problem with that,” Obama said at a campaign rally in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. “Because part of it makes me think – and I’m speaking directly to men – part of it makes me think that, well, you’re not feeling the idea of making a woman president , and you’re doing it because of other options and other reasons.”
Former Ohio State Senator Nina Turner feels Obama’s comments portrayed black people as “weak”. “Why are black people being preached at? Why are black people being vilified in a way that no other voting group is being?” she told CNN.
Kamala Harris was a strong supporter of Barack Obama’s presidential run in 2008, and now the tables have turned. As the Democratic Party’s standard-bearer for the 2024 election, Harris is receiving behind-the-scenes support from Obama himself.