Journalist and author Mark Halperin revealed during a recent live stream that the Democratic Party may be in a “scary position” this November as polls show Vice President Kamala Harris is not performing as strongly as expected in key swing states. Halperin explained that while Harris may be leading “on paper,” she is well within the margin of error in several crucial battleground states and could face a potential deficit by mid-September.
According to Halperin, “there’s some public polling already, there’s more coming… there’s some private polling that suggests that nationally, [Harris is] not ahead.” He went on to emphasize that in these states, Trump is currently “ahead in all the Sun Belt states, and ahead in Pennsylvania and competitive in Michigan and Wisconsin.” This, Halperin argued, could put Trump on a “single path to 270 electoral votes” and pose a major concern for the Democratic Party in the final stretch before Election Day.
One possible reason for Harris’ lackluster performance in these crucial states could be her delayed release of an official policy platform and her avoidance of in-depth interviews with the press. Republican Senator Tom Cotton noted during a recent ABC News interview that Harris has not publicly renounced her far-left views from the 2020 campaign, instead leaving it to her aides to address the issue.
Not only is Harris facing scrutiny for her policy positions and lack of public appearances, but she is also facing a tough challenger in Trump. A recent national poll by The Economist/YouGov shows a tight race between the two candidates, with Harris leading by only two points. However, in key battleground states, Trump is leading by slim margins, with Harris trailing in states such as Arizona, Nevada, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Georgia.
It is clear that Trump’s campaign strategy is paying off, as he continues to gain ground in these important states. This, in turn, has put him on a favorable path to victory in the upcoming election. Harris, on the other hand, seems to have hit a roadblock as she struggles to gain widespread support in key battleground states.
The current state of the race in crucial swing states should be a major concern for the Democratic Party. With Harris trailing in polls and Trump gaining ground, their chances of success may be in jeopardy. As the election draws nearer, it will be interesting to see how the dynamics of the race continue to shift, but one thing is clear: Trump’s campaign strategy is working and the Democrats have cause for concern.