Vice President Kamala Harris holds an edge over former President Donald Trump on key leadership qualities, including honesty and discipline, according to a new poll from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
Nearly half of Americans view Harris as more committed to democracy and disciplined than Trump, with about 4 in 10 describing her as honest and caring about people like them. In contrast, Trump leads slightly in public trust on handling the economy and immigration. As both candidates gear up for the 2024 election, the poll highlights Harris’s appeal on issues like racial equality and health care, while Trump remains favored on economic matters.
The poll also reveals growing enthusiasm among Democrats for Harris’s candidacy, with two-thirds expressing excitement at the prospect of her election. Meanwhile, Trump maintains support on key issues among Republicans, though his advantage over Harris on some leadership qualities is less pronounced.
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