According to a Roanoke College poll, Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican candidate Donald Trump face a tight race among Virginia voters. Most voters view Trump as a “threat to democracy.”
According The Washington Post, According to a poll conducted before the Democratic National Convention began, Harris is leading with 47 percent, a few points ahead of Trump’s 44 percent. The margin, however, is within the poll’s margin of error of ±4.5 percentage points.
The reports also mentioned that even if additional candidates were considered, Harris has been He maintains a three-point lead, 45% to 42%. Other candidates, such as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Cornel West, are not far behind either, having garnered support from 13% of voters.
Harry Wilson, a senior political analyst at the Institute for Policy and Opinion Research, said the transition from President Joe Biden to Harris has had an impact, but not as significant as anticipated, according to the report.
Although Virginia remains a difficult battleground In US presidential polls, Harris has a slight lead over Trump, which is better compared to Biden’s previous electoral records.
Harris is in favor, Trump is between both sides
According to the report, Joe Biden’s approval ratings in Virginia remain low, with only 37% of voters viewing him favorably, while the majority (61%) view him unfavorably. While Harris has been a clear no-no, she is still somewhat better, with a 43% favorable rating and a 53% unfavorable rating. Meanwhile, Donald Trump’s approval ratings are in the middle, with a 40% favorable rating and a 57% unfavorable rating.
Vice presidential candidates from both parties also face negative ratings: Democratic Gov. Tim Walz has a 34% approval rating and 51% unfavorability rating, and Republican Sen. J.D. Vance has a 32% approval rating and 55% unfavorability rating.
Is Donald Trump a “threat to democracy”?
The poll indicates a polarized electorate, with 51% of voters viewing Trump as a “threat to democracy” and 47% expressing similar concerns about the process that led to Harris’ nomination. There has also been a broad sense of Discontent over Walz and JD Vancethe report also highlighted.
The survey, conducted from August 12 to 16, included 691 likely voters, with data collected through phone calls, text messages and an online panel, he said. The Washington Post.
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