Staff Reports
Internal polling data shared by CNN’s Jake Tapper reveals that Vice President Kamala Harris might be waking up to some tough news as the election season heats up. Contrary to the rosy public polling numbers touted by her supporters, the internal data portrays a much bleaker picture for Harris in key swing states. Just when she thought things might be looking up, it turns out she could be in for a bumpy ride.
Tapper’s insights, revealed in a post on X, expose the electoral battlefield across crucial states like Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania. Harris’s team seemed to be counting their chickens before they hatched, with some public polls suggesting a slim lead. However, Tapper’s findings indicate that the race is essentially a dead heat, cloaked in a murky margin of error that could see votes swing in any direction. In short, when it comes to Harris’s chances, stability appears as elusive as a good cup of coffee at a leftist rally.
Checked in with sources in MI WI and PA today and all of them said the race is essentially tied — within the margin of error. https://t.co/UGOKAFAYkW
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) August 26, 2024
While fellow liberals may cling to the idea that Harris is inching into the lead, Tapper’s inside intel tells a different story. The Washington Post might be dressing up the narrative with the idea of Harris gaining traction, but insiders have their doubts. Public polling might have her barely ahead, but according to Tapper, she is treading water while her opponent, Donald Trump, along with his loyal supporters, is ready to take back lost ground in the upcoming election. For all the discussing heads predicting her apparent success, it looks like Harris is still riding on a favor that could vanish overnight.
When breaking down the state-to-state scenarios, Tapper highlighted that Harris’s leads in Michigan and Wisconsin are more like toe-to-toe matches with Trump, while Pennsylvania is slipping from her grasp. The internal sources indicated that she might be losing ground among critical voter groups, particularly white men. This poses a monumental risk for her campaign and raises questions about whether the white-hot enthusiasm from her base will be enough to make up for this alarming trend.
Amidst all the spin from CNN and its ilk promoting the Democratic party, it’s worth noting that Tapper pointed out the credibility of these internal polls over their public counterparts. While some might argue skepticism about polling is justified, one thing is clear: internal polling is where the real numbers lie. As both sides gear up for battle in these critical swing states, it remains to be seen whether the Harris campaign can salvage what little ground is left or if they’ll be left looking for election night band-aids.
