Surprise Poll Exposes Hidden Trump Vulnerability Against Kamala Harris

To defeat Donald Trump, Kamala Harris must do far better among young voters than President Biden did. Guess what: An important new poll of young voters finds that Harris’s entry has dramatically shifted their preferences in her favor and against Trump. Which confirms a larger story: The Democratic-leaning constituencies who had drifted toward Trump now may be swinging to Harris, exposing a weakness in his previous support. We talked to John Della Volpe, an expert in the youth vote who conducted this poll, about what’s driving all these shifts—and why they might enable Harris to triumph. Listen to this episode here.

Aug 14, 2024 - 07:35
Surprise Poll Exposes Hidden Trump Vulnerability Against Kamala Harris

To defeat Donald Trump, Kamala Harris must do far better among young voters than President Biden did. Guess what: An important new poll of young voters finds that Harris’s entry has dramatically shifted their preferences in her favor and against Trump. Which confirms a larger story: The Democratic-leaning constituencies who had drifted toward Trump now may be swinging to Harris, exposing a weakness in his previous support. We talked to John Della Volpe, an expert in the youth vote who conducted this poll, about what’s driving all these shifts—and why they might enable Harris to triumph. Listen to this episode here.