Wed Sep 25 02:19:09 UTC 2024: ## Trump Gains Ground in Latest Polls, Harris Struggles to Maintain Lead

**WASHINGTON, D.C. -** A new Quinnipiac poll has shown former President Donald Trump edging out Vice President Kamala Harris in the national race for the presidency, leading by a single point. This comes after a series of recent polls have shown a shift in momentum towards Trump, highlighting a potential weakening of Harris’s support.

The Quinnipiac poll, conducted September 19-22, found Trump with 48% support among likely voters, compared to Harris’s 47%. The poll, while showing a close race, signals a significant change from August, when Harris led by one point.

The poll also suggests potential vulnerabilities for Harris among independents, with Trump leading by 3 points in that demographic. Additionally, while Democratic enthusiasm for Harris has dropped 5 points since August, enthusiasm for Trump has increased by 3 points.

This trend is mirrored in other recent polls. The NYT/Siena College Poll and the Emerson College polls have both shown Trump making gains in key swing states like Arizona, Georgia, and Wisconsin.

While the Quinnipiac poll has been criticized by some for historically favoring Democrats, the consistent movement towards Trump across multiple polls is raising eyebrows. Some political analysts are attributing this shift to Harris’s perceived lack of presence and her avoidance of challenging questions.

The upcoming election is shaping up to be a close race, with both candidates facing challenges. The results of these recent polls suggest that the race is far from over, and the final outcome could hinge on voter turnout and key swing states.

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