Staff Reports
National political polls are experiencing what can only be described as a chaotic carousel, particularly under the drastic upheaval of a revived Democratic presidential ticket. However, two polls from CNBC and Rasmussen Reports now suggest that voters are leaning back towards the familiar face of Donald Trump, leaving Vice President Kamala Harris scrambling to keep up.
According to CNBC’s recent findings, Trump currently enjoys a slender edge over Harris, leading by 2 percentage points at 48% to her 46%. While this margin is razor-thin and comfortably within the margin of error, it’s telling that concerns about the economy are driving many to reconsider their options. Voters, particularly middle-aged ones, seem to be buying into the idea that the former president has a better grasp on economic matters than his current counterpart in the White House.
CNBC and Rasmussen polls show Trump up, with surge in millennials and Generation X https://t.co/rw8vOXtkHB via @dcexaminer
— Lois Levine Fishman (@FishmanLevine) August 8, 2024
Poll data reveals that Trump is crushing Harris when it comes to handling the economy, boasting a whopping 2-to-1 advantage. Meanwhile, much to Democrats’ chagrin, the enthusiasm that Harris once sparked among young voters is beginning to dwindle, with millennials and Generation X increasingly finding themselves siding with Trump. In a remarkable turn of events, voters aged 35-49 have swung 12 points toward Trump, resulting in a 9-point lead for him in that crucial demographic.
The trends are not limited to just one poll. Rasmussen Reports corroborates the findings, showing Trump ahead of Harris by 5 points in a head-to-head matchup at 49% to 44%. The unexpected twirl in this political dance comes from Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whose support appears to be dwindling as well, indicating that some voters are firmly hitching their wagon to Trump. Just a week earlier, Trump’s lead over Harris was a mere 1 point in a crowded field, with Kennedy grabbing 5%. But as of now, Kennedy has fallen to 3%, solidifying Trump’s position even more.
While the Democrats clamor for attention, it’s clear that the narrative is shifting, and it isn’t in favor of the party that seems eager to downplay practical economic discussions in favor of abstract social causes. As Americans continue to prioritize their pocketbooks and personal freedoms, Trump’s return to relevance seems to be more than just a passing trend—it could be a sign of a political comeback in the making. Expect more twists and turns as this drama unfolds, but for now, the polls suggest that the former president is basking in a comfortable lead over his politically embattled opponent.
