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Kamala Harris More Trusted Than Donald Trump on US Economy, New Poll Shows

CosmicTaco · 2024-08-12T08:27:33.891895+05:30

- More Americans trust Kamala Harris to handle the US economy than Donald Trump, according to a new poll by the Financial Times and the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. - The survey marks the first time the Democratic presidential candidate has led Trump on economic trust since the poll began nearly a year ago, with 42% of voters favoring Harris over Trump's 41%. - Harris's numbers show a significant improvement compared to Biden's in July, reflecting a shift in voter sentiment following Biden's withdrawal from the presidential race. - Despite strong US growth and employment figures, Biden struggled to convince voters of the benefits of his economic policies, a challenge Harris may overcome as 60% of those surveyed suggest she should diverge from Biden's economic platform. - The poll also highlights ongoing economic concerns among voters, with only 19% feeling better off since Biden took office and 42% believing they would be better off under another Trump presidency. Source: [Financial Times](https://www.ft.com/content/cf9a7c4d-3b82-4867-892c-f4f95daebbc7)

More Americans trust Kamala Harris to handle the US economy than Donald Trump, according to a new poll by the Financial Times and the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.
The survey marks the first time the Democratic presidential candidate has led Trump on economic trust since the poll began nearly a year ago, with 42% of voters favoring Harris over Trump's 41%.
Harris's numbers show a significant improvement compared to Biden's in July, reflecting a shift in voter sentiment following Biden's withdrawal from the presidential race.
Despite strong US growth and employment figures, Biden struggled to convince voters of the benefits of his economic policies, a challenge Harris may overcome as 60% of those surveyed suggest she should diverge from Biden's economic platform.
The poll also highlights ongoing economic concerns among voters, with only 19% feeling better off since Biden took office and 42% believing they would be better off under another Trump presidency.

Source: Financial Times