Pennsylvania presents a challenge for Vice President Harris in the presidential race, as a new CNN poll shows her tied with former President Trump in the state and significantly trailing him among male voters. Despite her struggles with white working-class voters, Democrats are cautiously optimistic about Harris’s chances in Pennsylvania, recognizing that her success will rely on mobilizing young and minority voters to vote in high numbers.
While Harris has been leading in other “blue wall” states like Michigan and Wisconsin, the latest CNN poll indicates a tie with Trump in Pennsylvania for its 19 electoral votes. Of concern is the significant lead Trump holds over Harris among male voters in the state.
Berwood Yost, the director of the Franklin & Marshall College Poll, emphasized the importance of Pennsylvania in the election, noting the diversity of ideologies across the state. Harris’s ability to secure victory in Pennsylvania is crucial for her path to the presidency, with the state being seen as a major battleground.
The CNN survey revealed Trump’s lead among likely male voters in Pennsylvania, contrasting with Harris’s advantage among likely female voters. In Michigan and Wisconsin, Harris’s lead among female voters is more substantial than Trump’s lead among male voters, suggesting a closer race in Pennsylvania.
Jim McLaughlin, a Republican pollster, highlighted Pennsylvania as a key state for Trump’s potential victory in the election. The state’s significance has led to extensive campaigning by both candidates, with Pennsylvania being considered a must-win for Harris.
Democratic strategists believe Harris can overcome Trump’s lead with certain demographic groups by focusing on increasing support among young voters, women, Black, and Hispanic voters. Harris’s campaign strategy includes targeting these key groups to secure victory in Pennsylvania.
The upcoming debate in Philadelphia and Harris’s planned visits to Pennsylvania highlight the state’s importance in the election. Harris’s ability to mobilize her support base and appeal to key demographics will be crucial in determining the outcome in Pennsylvania and ultimately, the race for the presidency. Ella tomarlo como su compañero de fórmula [would] señalizar una moderación en sus posiciones.
“Aún no está claro si ella puede hacer ese caso”, dijo, refiriéndose a la necesidad de que Harris convenza a los votantes moderados de que no es la misma candidata que respaldó “Medicare para Todos” y el Green New Deal antes de las primarias presidenciales demócratas de 2020.
Harris sabe que necesita apelar a los votantes más moderados del estado, y dio un paso hacia ellos al retractarse de su apoyo anterior a una prohibición de fracking.
“Lo que he visto es que podemos crecer y aumentar una economía de energía limpia sin prohibir el fracking”, dijo a Dana Bash de CNN en su primera entrevista importante desde la Convención Nacional Democrática en Chicago.
Los demócratas esperan que Trump y sus aliados republicanos enfaticen la economía, la inflación, el crimen y la inmigración en un frenético impulso por Pennsylvania en los próximos 60 días.
Por otro lado, Harris enfatizará los logros de la administración Biden en la creación de empleos, la inversión en la infraestructura nacional y la lucha contra la violencia armada. Su campaña también pondrá un gran énfasis en los derechos al aborto y el acceso de las mujeres a la atención médica.
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