A recent Wall Street Journal poll, conducted after the Democratic National Convention, reveals that Vice President Kamala Harris holds a narrow lead over her Republican opponent, Donald Trump, among American voters. The survey, released on Friday, indicates that 48% of voters view Harris favorably, compared to 47% for Trump. This slight advantage extends to a broader field of candidates, with Harris leading Trump by 2 points (47% to 45%). However, this margin falls within the poll’s margin of error of 2.5 percentage points. This marks the first WSJ poll since April 2022 where a Democratic candidate has surpassed Trump in favorability. Notably, in a July poll, Trump led Harris by 2 points. While Harris holds a slight lead in voter favorability, the poll also reveals Trump’s strengths in areas of economic management. When asked about who would better handle the economy, Trump secured an 8-point lead over Harris. He also outpaced her by 5 points in terms of who would better manage inflation. It’s worth noting that in late 2022, Trump held a 20-point advantage over Biden in these areas. Overall, the poll highlights a dynamic race with both candidates exhibiting strengths and weaknesses across different areas.
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