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Harris and Trump tied in latest US election polls, as Tuesday’s debate nears

Harris and Trump tied in latest US election polls, as Tuesday’s debate nears

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The Spin

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Metaculus Prediction

There is a 52% chance Vice President Kamala Harris will be elected US President in 2024, according to the Metaculus prediction community.


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