Vice President Kamala Harris is narrowly leading former President Trump in a new national presidential poll by Reuters/Ipsos, conducted just after President Biden announced his exit from the race.
Harris has a slight edge over Trump, with 44 percent to his 42 percent, within the poll's margin of error. Harris garners strong support and endorsements, positioning her as the Democratic frontrunner.
In the previous week's poll, both candidates were tied at 44 percent. Another survey released the same day shows Harris trailing Trump slightly, emphasizing the tight race.
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These polls followed the Republican National Convention, where Trump accepted his party's nomination, and Biden’s exit from the race, creating a significant shakeup in the political landscape.
The polls indicate Harris's rising popularity among Democratic voters, neutralizing the typical post-convention bounce candidates usually receive.
A Monday PBS News/NPR/Marist poll shows Trump narrowly leading Harris with 46 percent to 45 percent, with nine percent of voters undecided. Trump and Harris are tied at 42 percent when third-party candidates are considered.
The PBS News survey also revealed that a significant majority of Americans, 87 percent, agree with Biden's decision to withdraw, a sentiment shared across party lines.
A plurality, 41 percent, believes this move boosts the Democrats' chances in the November election, compared to 24 percent who think it decreases their odds and 34 percent who see no impact.
These surveys follow a dramatic event where Trump survived an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally on July 13. According to RealClearPolitics, Trump holds a narrow 1.6-point average lead over Harris, highlighting the competitive nature of the upcoming election.
