Election Tight Race: Harris and Trump Neck and Neck

As the 2024 presidential election draws near, a new poll by CNN shows a close race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Both candidates are backed by 47% of likely voters. This poll, conducted by SSRS, finds that the race has been consistently tight throughout the campaign. In September, Harris had a slight edge with 48% support, while Trump had 47%. After Biden dropped out over the summer, Trump led with 49% to Harris' 46%. Trump hasn't trailed outside the margin of error in CNN's polls this year, unlike his previous runs. Most voters say they knew who they would support all along, with only 2% still undecided. Early voting shows Harris with a lead, but those who haven't voted yet favor Trump.

The nation's mood is negative, with many feeling financially worse off. Biden's approval rating is low, and voters view both Harris and Trump unfavorably. Harris leads on caring about people and honesty, but Trump edges her on change and shared vision. Both candidates have issues that voters find concerning. Trump leads with men, White voters, and those not voting in 2020. Harris leads with women, younger voters, and voters of color. The congressional race is also close, with no clear leader.

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