Staff Reports
A poll in Pennsylvania reveals that the race for the presidency is tighter than a pair of skinny jeans at a country club. Former President Donald Trump is edging out Vice President Kamala Harris with a 49 percent favor from Keystone State voters compared to her 48 percent. The undecided voters add some spice to the mix, as their chaos could push Trump’s support to a comfortable 51 percent, while Harris huffs and puffs her way to a mere 49 percent.
Looking back at September, not much has changed in the polling department. Trump’s number ticked up by an entire percentage point, a move that’s practically a victory dance at this stage, while Harris remains stubbornly glued to the 48 percent mark. Most voters have already made their choices from the comfort of their couches, with 85 percent locking in their preferences over a month ago. That leaves a paltry 3 percent still trying to decide, having presumably spent their days binging on reality TV instead of following the political landscape.
New Surveys Show the State of the Race in Pennsylvania
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A notable divide based on age is showing its ugly head once again. The younger crowd, those under 50, are hopping on the Harris train, favoring her 57 percent to 39 percent. Meanwhile, the wise and seasoned citizens over 50 wield the support firmly in Trump’s favor, 57 to 41. This demographic split raises questions about what the future holds. Will the older voters pass down their conservative wisdom, or will the younger generation throw caution to the wind for what’s trending?
In another poll, Trump maintains a slim one-point lead over Harris with 50 percent to her 49 percent. However, Franklin & Marshall finds that the political conditions are much friendlier for Republicans. Almost half of those surveyed believe they are worse off financially than they were a year ago, raising eyebrows about how voters might react when they head to the ballot box. With 48 percent of voters convinced that the state is on the wrong track, one has to wonder if Harris and her team are secretly shopping for a one-way ticket to a happier place.
Pennsylvania Democrats are starting to sweat bullets, realizing their crispy lead might not be as firm as they thought. Rumblings within the party suggest they might be losing their grip on a once-reliable territory, as Trump continues to gain ground. Pennsylvania has always had a flair for the drama, and this political soap opera is far from over; the real question is, how many tissues will the Democrats need before all is said and done?
