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Could Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump? Here’s what the polls say

Headline from Fox10 Phoenix, from the development of Jul 23, 2024

Newest development Jul 25, 2024 · 4 reportsDemocrat Civil War Watch: Obama Doesn’t Think Kamala Harris Can Beat Trump

Questions remain on both sides about how Vice President Kamala Harris might fare against former President Donald Trump in the upcoming 2024 election. Here’s a look at how Harris is doing in the polls.

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Jul 21, 2024
Can Kamala Harris win the US presidency after Joe Biden’s withdrawal? Here’s what the polls say
Headline from The Conversation US ·
Jul 23, 2024Names this update
Could Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump? Here’s what the polls say
Headline from Fox10 Phoenix ·
Jul 25, 2024Newest
Democrat Civil War Watch: Obama Doesn’t Think Kamala Harris Can Beat Trump
Headline from PJ Media ·

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Newsweek
Kamala Harris Can Beat Donald Trump With This Running Mate, Polls Suggest (opens Newsweek)
Published Jul 18, 2024
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The poll found that with the right running mate, Harris could likely beat the Republican ticket in November
Mother Jones
Either way, Kamala Harris can help beat Trump (opens Mother Jones)
Published Jul 20, 2024
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In 2020, her past made it hard for her to break through. Right now, it could be exactly what's needed.
Breitbart News
Donald Trump: Kamala Harris Will Be Easier to Defeat than Joe Biden (opens Breitbart News)
Published Jul 20, 2024
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Harris will be an easier candidate to defeat than Biden, Trump said Sunday after Biden dropped out as the party's de facto nominee.
Al Jazeera
Who is US Vice President Kamala Harris — and can she beat Donald Trump? (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Jul 20, 2024
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President Biden endorsed Harris after dropping out of presidential race, but unclear if she will be embraced by party.
New York Post
Biden mega-donors balk at contributing to Kamala, suggest she’s too unpopular to beat Trump (opens New York Post)
Published Jul 21, 2024
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Some prominent Democratic donors are balking at contributing to Vice President Kamala Harris's presidential bid, saying her lefty values doom her potential match-up against Donald Trump.
NBC News
Kamala Harris is officially running for president. Will any Democrats challenge her? (opens NBC News)
Published Jul 21, 2024
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Potential Democratic challengers to Vice President Kamala Harris were quiet about their plans after President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 election.
The Conversation US
Can Kamala Harris win the US presidency after Joe Biden’s withdrawal? Here’s what the polls say (opens The Conversation US)
Published Jul 21, 2024
The Conversation US's feed description
Now that President Biden has pulled out of the race, let’s look at the numbers we have for a Harris vs Trump contest.
Deutsche Welle
US: Where does Kamala Harris stand on abortion and Israel? – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Jul 21, 2024
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Now that Joe Biden has withdrawn from the presidential race, US Vice President Kamala Harris is seeming the likely choice for the Democrats' nominee. But can she beat Donald Trump? And where does she stand politically?
The Economist
Kamala Harris lacks charisma and time (opens The Economist)
Published Jul 21, 2024
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But, if nominated, that does not rule out her defeating Donald Trump | United States
The Conversation US
Kamala Harris is likely to become the Democratic nominee for president. So who is she and how might she fare against Trump? (opens The Conversation US)
Published Jul 21, 2024
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Harris bring admired debate skills as a career prosecutor but also a patchy performance as vice president to the race against Trump.
Breitbart News
Report: Joe Biden Doubts Harris's Chances of Beating Trump (opens Breitbart News)
Published Jul 21, 2024
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President Joe Biden "doubted" whether Kamala Harris can defeat Trump before he decided to step aside Sunday, according to a report.
The Week
Can Kamala Harris beat Trump? (opens The Week)
Published Jul 21, 2024
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The latest Todays Big Question,/todays-big-questions,,todays-big-questions, breaking news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at The Week
Deutsche Welle
Celebrities rush to embrace Kamala Harris as Biden bows out – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Jul 21, 2024
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Hollywood stars and pop music icons from Cardi B to Barbra Streisand have rallied behind Kamala Harris as the best chance of beating Donald Trump.
The Economist
Can Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump? Here’s what the polls say (opens The Economist)
Published Jul 21, 2024
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How the Democrats’ likely candidate changes the race | United States
The Daily Caller
CNN’s Harry Enten Sounds Alarm On How ‘Difficult’ It’ll Be For Kamala Harris To ‘Beat Donald Trump’ (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Jul 22, 2024
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Enten warned on Tuesday about how tough it will be for Vice President Kamala Harris to defeat former President Donald Trump in the upcoming election.
Fox News
The race to define Kamala Harris, as Pelosi endorses her and no challengers emerge (opens Fox News)
Published Jul 22, 2024
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While Vice President Kamala Harris has name recognition and experience in the White House, she faces an uphill battle against Donald Trump - can she succeed?
The Daily Signal
Kamala Harris Is the Opponent Donald Trump Wants (opens The Daily Signal)
Published Jul 22, 2024
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By rallying around Vice President Kamala Harris, Democrats are setting themselves up for a replay of Hillary Clinton's 2016 defeat.
Breitbart News
Donald Trump on Kamala Harris: ‘She Won’t Be Too Tough’ to Beat (opens Breitbart News)
Published Jul 22, 2024
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Donald Trump told Breitbart News on a conference call with reporters on Tuesday afternoon that Kamala Harris will not “be too tough” to beat.
New York Post
Kamala Harris is competitive — and then some — with Donald Trump in new poll: Will it last? (opens New York Post)
Published Jul 22, 2024
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Vice President Kamala Harris hasn’t completely closed the gap with Donald Trump — but she’s making up ground, says one national pollster.
Fortune
Kamala Harris is the 'perfect' candidate to beat Trump, presidential historian says (opens Fortune)
Published Jul 22, 2024
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According to a presidential historian, Harris provides a necessary contrast to Trump.
Newsweek
Donald Trump mocks Kamala Harris' polling: "Careful what you wish for" (opens Newsweek)
Published Jul 22, 2024
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A number of polls have suggested Trump will beat the new presumptive 2024 Democratic nominee in November.
Time
Can Kamala Harris Beat Trump? Here's What Polls Show (opens Time)
Published Jul 22, 2024
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A Washington Post analysis of 11 different pollsters shows Harris trailing Trump by 1.5 percentage points on average.
New York Post
Can Kamala Harris win the presidency? Nearly 70% of Americans doubt veep has what it takes: poll (opens New York Post)
Published Jul 23, 2024
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But strong fundraising, a well-attended rally, and endorsements from virtually every major Democrat not named Barack Obama haven’t translated to faith among the general public that Kamala Harris can win – at least not yet.
Fox10 Phoenix
Could Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump? Here’s what the polls say (opens Fox10 Phoenix)
Published Jul 23, 2024
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Questions remain on both sides about how Vice President Kamala Harris might fare against former President Donald Trump in the upcoming 2024 election. Here’s a look at how Harris is doing in the polls.
Washington Times
Harris campaign memo outlines path to beat Trump (opens Washington Times)
Published Jul 23, 2024
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Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democrats' presumptive presidential nominee, is a fresh enough face that she can expand her support among a sliver of undecided voters in seven battleground states, which will help pave the way to victory over former President Donald Trump, her campaign chairwoman s…

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