Vice President Kamala Harris closing gap on Trump in Rust Belt states

SOURCE www.axios.com
Vice President Kamala Harris is closing the gap on former President Trump in key Rust Belt states, giving the Democratic Party hope for the 2024 strategy.

Key Points

  • Harris closing gap on Trump in key Rust Belt states.
  • Polling offers a snapshot in time and may not reflect actual election results.

Pros

  • Harris is leading Trump by four percentage points in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Michigan among likely voters.
  • The Democratic Party has reason for hope in the Rust Belt states known as the 'Blue Wall.'

Cons

  • Polling in 2016 and 2020 in these states underestimated Trump compared to the eventual election margins.