President Donald J. Trump boards Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Wednesday, June 26, 2019, en route to Osaka, Japan. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)

Trump Takes Lead Over Harris In Georgia, Pennsylvania Race Remains Deadlocked

President Donald J. Trump boards Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Wednesday, June 26, 2019, en route to Osaka, Japan. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)
President Donald J. Trump boards Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Wednesday, June 26, 2019. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)

Swing states are once again proving pivotal in this election cycle, as polling results for Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump fluctuate.

A recent Quinnipiac University poll out of Georgia shows Trump pulling ahead, garnering 50% of the vote compared to Harris’ 44% among 942 likely voters, well beyond the poll’s margin of error.

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Libertarian candidate Chase Oliver and independents Cornel West and Claudia de la Cruz each received 1% of the vote.

Key issues like the economy and immigration remain significant obstacles for Harris in Georgia. The poll shows 53% of voters believe Trump would handle these issues better. Trump also holds a 52% advantage over Harris on foreign policy, compared to her 46%.

In Pennsylvania, the race remains tightly contested.

An Emerson College Polling/RealClearPennsylvania survey shows both Trump and Harris with 48% support, although 50% of voters expect Harris to win.

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On financial matters, 51% of respondents believe Trump is the stronger candidate, with 44% favoring Harris. The economy is the top concern for 50% of voters, with 60% feeling their financial situation is worse than five years ago.

Fracking, a key issue in Pennsylvania, sees 50% of voters trusting Trump more, while 39% trust Harris.

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