A new Fox News poll reveals Harris gaining ground on Trump in key battleground states, as the economy remains the top issue for voters.
With just weeks to go before Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris is chipping away at President Trump's once-substantial lead on the economy, according to a new Fox News poll.
The poll finds that Trump's margin on economic issues has narrowed to just 5 points, down from 13 points in a pre-debate survey conducted by the New York Times and Siena College. Similarly, the AP/NORC poll shows a narrowing of Trump's edge to just 2 points.
Trump's Economic Lead Evaporating, Immigration Advantage Dwindling
"The issue profile of this election continues to favor Trump," said Republican pollster Daron Shaw, who conducts the Fox News Poll along with Democrat Chris Anderson. "But Shaw added that Trump's 'edge on economic issues has decreased, probably due to Harris’ messaging on housing costs and taxes, both of which target the middle class and appear to be paying off.'"
The narrowing gap on economic issues is likely due to Harris's focus on issues like housing costs and taxes, which resonate with middle-class voters. Vaguely promising to "lower costs" and "build the economy" is not resonating with economically anxious voters, while Harris's specific policies appear to be.
Trump's Economic Lead Evaporating, Immigration Advantage Dwindling
In addition to losing ground on the economy, Trump is also facing challenges in his once-strong support on immigration. The Fox News poll finds that his lead on immigration has narrowed to just 5 points, down from 10 points in the pre-debate poll. This decline is likely due to Harris's focus on comprehensive immigration reform, which is more popular with voters than Trump's hardline stance of "building a wall."
The Fox News poll also confirms that the economy remains the top issue on the minds of voters, with 39% of respondents listing it as their most pressing concern. This is in line with other recent polls, which have all shown the economy to be the dominant issue in the race.
Trump's Economic Lead Evaporating, Immigration Advantage Dwindling
The economy has been a consistent bright spot for Trump throughout his presidency, but it is now becoming a vulnerability as inflation and economic uncertainty rise. Harris's focus on these issues is resonating with voters and helping to close the gap between the two candidates.
With just weeks to go before Election Day, the race between Harris and Trump is still very much in play. Harris's gains on economic and immigration issues are chipping away at Trump's lead, and the economy remains the top concern for voters. The outcome of the election will likely hinge on which candidate can best address the economic concerns of voters.
Trump's Economic Lead Evaporating, Immigration Advantage Dwindling
