As of September 17, 2024, Vice President Kamala Harris is leading former President Donald Trump by an average of two percentage points in polls in the United States. In national surveys, it received an average of 47.3 percent of those surveyed, with Harris receiving 49.3 percent of the vote. Shortly after Biden dropped out of the race, Harris made significant gains in the polls and has been ahead of Trump since early August.
How Kamala Harris Fares Against Trump in Polls?
Shortly after Biden dropped out of the presidential race, Harris is doing slightly better than Biden. But the vice-president is also an average laggard at the start of his campaign. His approval ratings are also in negative territory during his tenure from August 2021. However, since he became the Democratic nominee, his approval ratings have improved significantly. However, Biden's departure was well received by Americans. Harris benefits from having already been part of Biden's campaign;
Biden resigned as Democratic nominee
On Sunday, July 21, 2024, Joe Biden announced that he would not seek re-election as the Democratic presidential nominee. There have been concerns for months about the ages of both Biden and Trump. After the first televised fight between Biden and Trump, doubts about Biden's health grew. These concerns and poor polls have led to criticism within the party, with leading Democrats reportedly suggesting Biden consider stepping down, according to media reports. As he announced his resignation, Biden also pledged the support of his Vice President, Kamala Harris. It can also use the campaign's previous donation proceeds. The Democratic Party will officially select its nominee at the party convention, which will be held from August 19 to 22, 2024. However, Harris already has the support of a large portion of the delegation.
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American electoral system
On election day, voters (Electoral College) who will choose the new President of the United States in a formal election in December. In January, the votes will be counted and the President of the United States will be appointed. It is often difficult to predict the outcome of an election because the electoral system in the United States is complex and unpredictable. Although Hillary Clinton won more votes in 2016, Trump managed to get more electoral votes and thus won the election.
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