Election 2024 live updates: Harris and Walz to barnstorm in Georgia; Vance to give remarks in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin
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According to a national survey by the New York Times and Siena College, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are deadlocked less than two months before election day, making Tuesday's presidential debate crucial.According to a national survey by the New York Times and Siena College, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris are deadlocked less than two months before election day.
A day before the televised debate in Pittsburg, Trump leads Harris by one point, 48% to 47%. The poll ran from September 3 to 6.A day before Harris' first televised debate against Trump in Pittsburg, Pa., the poll, which ran from Sept. 3-6, shows Trump leading Harris by one point, 48%-47%.
Since entering the campaign after President Biden stepped down in July, Harris has swiftly transformed into a serious contender from the relative unknown. However, the polls suggest she hasn’t made a breakthrough, making the race an even contest.The survey further showed that 28% of prospective voters still need to learn more about Harris before voting for her, compared to 9% who said the same for Trump.
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