Kamala Harris’s five-point lead over Donald Trump has now disappeared, according to NBC.
NBC’s Steve Kornacki broke the news to Kristen Welker on Sunday.
Kornacki told Welker that whatever advantage Kamala Harris had over Trump as a result of their debate is gone.
Trump’s advantages over Harris on immigration and inflation, in particular, have grown significantly.
BREAKING: In a stunning reversal, Trump has caught up to Harris, with both now tied at 48%, according to the latest poll. In September, Harris led nationally, 49% to 44%.
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Kornacki also said that perhaps the biggest issue is that Kamala Harris is already Vice President, and that means she is tied to the current “unpopular” administration’s policies. Voters want change.
“Remember, she’s the VP in an unpopular administration,” Kornacki said.
“Look, we ask Joe Biden’s policies as President, do you think they’re helping or hurting your family? Look at that. Almost two to one say hurting more than helping. His job approval rating is in the low 40s.
“Then here’s the twist. When you ask folks, when Trump was President, were his policies helping or hurting? Look at that difference. 44% say helping, 31% say they hurt. So retrospectively, Trump is getting some numbers here maybe he didn’t even get when he was President.
“Then this is in perspective, the challenge that Harris faces. These are the modern vice presidents like Harris, incumbent vice presidents running while their boss was still in office. Just look, 88, George Bush senior, his boss, Reagan, had nearly a 60% approval rating. Bush won in 2000. Clinton was at 60%. Gore didn’t win, but he won the popular vote. Here’s Harris, just look how different the atmosphere is. Biden’s approval rating in our poll, only 43 points. She’s running in a totally different atmosphere than previous incumbent vice presidents did.”
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