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2024 Presidential Election: Trump vs. Harris in Tight Race
politics1 year ago

2024 Presidential Election: Trump vs. Harris in Tight Race

The final polling data from John Zogby Strategies indicates a tight race for the US presidency, with Kamala Harris leading Donald Trump by 3.7 percentage points among decided voters. The polls reveal significant demographic shifts, with Harris underperforming among young voters and minorities but gaining support from older voters and independents. Key issues for Harris supporters include abortion and climate change, while Trump supporters prioritize the economy and immigration. The outcome remains uncertain due to the close margins in battleground states and potential delays in vote counting.

Harris Gains Momentum as Trump's Election Odds Waver
politics1 year ago

Harris Gains Momentum as Trump's Election Odds Waver

Prediction markets have shifted away from Donald Trump as the election nears, with Kamala Harris now leading in several platforms. PredictIt shows Harris's contract at 54 cents, up from 42 cents a week ago, while Trump's has dropped to 51 cents. Similar trends are seen on Kalshi and IBKR Forecast Trader, where Harris's odds surged dramatically. This shift is attributed to recent news events, including backlash from a Trump rally and favorable polling for Harris in key states. Despite this, 538's analysis still gives Trump a slight edge, and a Republican sweep remains narrowly favored in some models.

"Americans Hesitant on EVs Despite Biden's Push"
automotivepolitics1 year ago

"Americans Hesitant on EVs Despite Biden's Push"

Despite President Biden's push for electric vehicle adoption to combat climate change, a recent poll shows nearly half of Americans are not likely to buy an EV for their next vehicle. High costs, limited charging infrastructure, and long charging times are major deterrents, with only 19% of respondents very likely to purchase an EV. The Biden administration's goal of 50% electric car purchases by 2030 faces significant public resistance.