Kamala Harris has gained ground on Donald Trump in a survey conducted in Iowa, a region that Trump convincingly secured in both 2016 and 2020.
The vice president enjoys a three-point advantage in this Midwestern state, according to a Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa Poll that surveyed 808 likely voters.
“The survey indicates that women – particularly those who are older or identify as politically independent – are propelling the recent movement toward Harris,” stated the poll.
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Competition to secure votes in swing states
The poll reveals Ms. Harris leading Mr. Trump by 47% to 44%.
This poll carries a margin of error of 3.4 percentage points and follows a previous Iowa Poll from September, which had Mr. Trump ahead by four points, as reported by the newspaper.
Winning Iowa would grant the victor six Electoral College votes, with a total of 270 required to ascend to the presidency.
Both candidates vying for the US presidency have been focusing their efforts on crucial battleground states such as North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin in an attempt to take the lead in this closely contested race for the White House.
Early balloting is already in progress ahead of the election scheduled for Tuesday.
Addressing a gathering in North Carolina, Mr. Trump proclaimed: “If we win this state, we’re going to win the entire game.”
“We’ve conquered every assault, every setback, and even two attempts on my life,” he continued. “And now it all boils down to this.”
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During remarks in Virginia, which is not deemed a battleground state, Mr. Trump expressed his belief that he would not only win the Electoral College but also gain a majority of votes nationwide – an outcome he has not achieved in the last two elections.
In contrast, Ms. Harris hosted a star-studded event in the Old North State, featuring musical performances by Jon Bon Jovi and Khalid.
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Frustration directed at Kamala Harris regarding Gaza
Despite being interrupted by demonstrators, she seized the opportunity to underscore her campaign’s message of democracy, asserting that she aims to terminate Israel’s war in Gaza if elected president.
“It’s fine, everyone,” she remarked. “Democracy can be intricate. This is what democracy entails.”
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‘Stay calm-ala and proceed-ala’
Harris encourages Americans to ‘stay calm-ala’ during Saturday Night Live stint
Ms. Harris also guest-starred on the Saturday Night Live comedy program, appearing alongside the actor who impersonates her in the show.
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Wearing matching outfits, they played on Ms. Harris’ first name, suggesting that Americans wish to “put an end to the drama-la” in political affairs “with a fresh new stepmother-ala”.
“Stay calm-ala and proceed-ala,” they chimed together.
