Opinion Today
July 24, 2024
Harris and Trump are tied, poll finds. Here’s why strategists say that’s good for Democrats Laura Santhanam, PBS NewsHour Nearly all Americans – 87 percent – think President Biden’s decision to end his reelection bid was the right thing to do, according to the latest PBS News/NPR/Marist poll. That view crossed ideological, generational and partisan lines, a strong note of unity in a din of national division. If the election were held today, 46 percent of voters would back Trump, while 45 percent of U.S. registered voters would support Harris, falling well within the margin of error.
Who should be Harris’ VP? Here’s what Democratic voters say Laura Santhanam, PBS NewsHour As Harris surpasses the number of pledged delegates she’ll need in order to secure the Democratic nomination, attention has also turned to Harris’ running mate. According to the latest PBS News/NPR/Marist poll, one of Democrats’ top choices is Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who has already vowed to stay in her home s…