Statistician Nate Silver releases election model showing Vice President Kamala Harris as a slight favorite over Donald Trump in the popular vote but a modest underdog in the Electoral College. Harris is in a better position than President Biden was when he was the incumbent challenger. Potential running mates for Harris are being discussed.
Key Points
Harris is in a better position than Biden was when he was the challenger
Democrats winning the popular vote trend could continue
Harris faces a wider popular vote-Electoral College gap compared to Biden
Pros
Harris is a slight favorite over Donald Trump in the popular vote
Cons
Harris is a modest underdog to Trump in the Electoral College