This combination of photos shows Vice President Kamala Harris, left, on Aug. 7, 2024 and Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump on July 31, 2024. (AP/Charles Rex Arbogast)
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Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are tied at 48% in a new NBC News poll, with both gaining and losing ground on key issues as Election Day approaches.
The survey, conducted Oct. 4-8, reveals that Trump has recovered support from Republicans following last month’s debate, while Harris has seen her summertime popularity fade.
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“Any signs of momentum for Kamala Harris have stopped,” said Democratic pollster Jeff Horwitt. The poll finds a significant gender gap, with women favoring Harris by 14 points and men backing Trump by 16 points. Independent voters remain split.
The poll also highlights that abortion is a top voter motivation, with 22% of respondents indicating they would vote based solely on that issue. Harris has an advantage over Trump on abortion and health care, while Trump leads on immigration and the economy.
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Trump’s term as president is viewed more favorably than President Joe Biden’s, with 44% saying Trump’s policies helped their families, compared to 25% for Biden.
This difference poses a challenge for Harris, as voters weigh concerns about continuity with Biden’s policies.
Read more at NBC News.