With just 12 days until the U.S. presidential election on November 5, a new national survey by The Wall Street Journal shows former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris in a tight race, according to Politico. Trump leads Harris by 47% to 45%, but this narrow advantage falls within the poll’s margin of error of ±2.5 percentage points.
In an earlier iteration of the poll conducted in August, Harris held a slim 2-point lead over Trump, also within the margin of error, reflecting the neck-and-neck nature of the race. This competitive trend extends beyond national figures, with swing states showing similarly tight results. A Washington Post poll of these states revealed both candidates with marginal leads, again within the margin of error.
The latest Wall Street Journal poll, conducted between October 19-22 among 1,500 registered voters, indicates that Trump’s favorability has risen to 48%, his highest yet in the survey. Meanwhile, Harris’s favorability has dipped from 49% in August to 45%, with both candidates still polling below 50% in favorability ratings.
Vice presidential candidates Tim Walz (Democratic) and JD Vance (Republican) have experienced similar trends. Vance’s favorability rose from 40% to 45%, while Walz saw a slight decrease from 46% to 44%.
In campaign efforts, Trump made an unusual stop at a McDonald’s in Philadelphia, interacting with staff and making fries, a counter to Harris’s earlier statement about working in fast food during college. Meanwhile, Harris marked her 60th birthday by attending worship services in Atlanta, where Stevie Wonder performed and expressed support for her candidacy.
Trump wearing an apron over his shirt and tie made fries and interacted with the staff of McDonald’s.”It requires great expertise, actually, to do it right and to do it fast,” Trump said.”I like this job,” he added.
Trump’s visit to McDonald’s came as a counter to Harris’ statement of working at fast-food chain during her time in college, Al Jazeera reported.
During her visit to Divine Faith Ministries International in Jonesboro in Georgia, famous musician Stevie Wonder performed, singing his hit Higher Ground and a version of Bob Marley’s Redemption Song.
He also sang Happy Birthday to Harris, Al Jazeera reported. Addressing public in Georgia, Harris said, “At this point across our nation, what we do see are some trying to deepen division among us, spread hate, sow fear and cause chaos.”
“At this moment, our country is at a crossroads and where we go is up to us,” she added.
ANI)