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Harris Leads Trump Narrowly in New Poll
Analysis of the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll reveals a tight presidential race, highlighting voters' perceptions of candidates' sincerity and key demographic trends.
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Juana SummersDomenico MontanaroVice President HarrisDonald Trump
- What are the key findings of the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll regarding the presidential race?
- The NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows Vice President Harris narrowly leading former President Trump, but within the margin of error, making the race incredibly close.
- What are the poll's findings on key demographic groups such as Black voters, Latino voters, and Gen Z voters?
- Harris performs well with Black voters (83%) and shows promise with Latinos (61%) and Gen Z (56%), but these margins are within the error range, so they remain key areas to watch.
- What insight does the poll offer into voters' perceptions of the candidates' sincerity regarding their proposals?
- A key finding is that 55% believe Trump will carry out his promises, while opinions are split on Harris' sincerity, potentially hindering her support.
- How do different demographic groups respond to the question of whether the candidates intend to carry out their promises?
- There's a significant gender divide; a majority of women believe Harris is sincere, unlike a majority of men. Education level also plays a role, with college-educated white women more likely to trust Harris.
- What does the poll suggest about the gender gap in the election, and which demographic groups are particularly important for each candidate?
- The poll reveals a 15-point gender gap favoring Harris among women, though smaller than last month. College-educated women are crucial to her success.