Harris could be closing gap with Trump on the economy: Poll
Vice President Kamala Harris is making headway with voters on the economy, according to a poll released this month.
While former President Donald Trump garnered the majority of support over economic matters in previous surveys, Harris appears to be picking up steam after taking the reins from President Joe Biden as the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee.
A new poll conducted by the Financial Times and the University of Michigan showed voters trust Harris to handle the economy over Trump by 1 percentage point. The vice president captured the slim lead after prior polling showed Trump leading Biden on the matter by 6 percentage points.
Harris arrives to speak at a campaign rally on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
The poll surveyed 1,001 registered voters online from Aug. 1-5. It had a margin of error of plus or minus 3.1 percentage points.
