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- Kamala Harris’ appeal among female voters is contributing significantly to her lead in two recent national polls.
- A CBS News poll indicates a one-point advantage for Harris, while an ABC News poll shows her leading by four points.
- The presidential contest remains tight as both candidates campaign vigorously across the United States.
As the US presidential election approaches, with just over a week remaining, the competition is intensifying. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are actively engaging with voters nationwide.
Recent national surveys released on Sunday reveal that Harris has managed to secure slight leads over Trump. According to an ABC News/Ipsos poll, she holds a four-point edge (51% to 47%) among likely voters. Meanwhile, a new CBS News/YouGov poll shows her leading by one point (50% to 49%).
This marks an improvement from previous polls where she had a two-point lead in ABC’s last survey and three points in CBS’s earlier findings.
The data highlights how competitive both candidates remain within key swing states as they strive to mobilize their supporters during early voting periods.
In her final appeals before Election Day, Harris has focused on economic issues and reproductive rights. In contrast, Trump emphasizes his plans for addressing inflation and immigration challenges at the US-Mexico border.
With less than ten days until Election Day, recent polling underscores how crucial women are in bolstering Harris’ position. The CBS survey reveals that among female likely voters, she enjoys a significant 12-point advantage (55% to 43%) over Trump. Additionally, around 55% of registered female voters believe that Harris would be an effective president compared to only 45% who think otherwise.
The same CBS survey indicates that male likely voters favor Trump by nine points (54% to 45%), with 64% of male registered participants viewing him as a strong leader versus just 36% who see him as weak. Interestingly, opinions about Trump’s leadership qualities are evenly split among female registered voters; half consider him capable while half do not.
The ABC poll also reflects this gender divide: it shows that women support Harris by a notable margin of 14 points (56% vs. 42%), whereas men lean towards Trump by six points (51% vs. 45%). Notably, suburban women show strong backing for Harris with a remarkable lead of 19 points (59% vs. 40%), which could be pivotal in battleground states like Georgia, Michigan, and Pennsylvania if maintained through Election Day.
This past Saturday saw former First Lady Michelle Obama campaigning alongside Harris in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She cautioned against restrictive abortion laws enacted by various states following the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade in June of last year.
Obama acknowledged voter frustrations regarding slow progress but urged them not to back either Trump or third-party candidates: “If we don’t get this election right,” she warned men present at the rally,” your wife or daughter may become collateral damage due to your anger.” She challenged them directly: “Are you ready to face those you love—women and children—and explain why you supported actions undermining their safety?”
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