In this year’s White House race, Vice President Kamala Harris, joined by running mate and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, is campaigning for the White House against former President Trump and his VP pick, Ohio lawmaker J.D. Vance.
Polls have shown Harris quickly closing Trump’s lead in critical battleground states like Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. Across the country, the vice president is also seeing remarkable enthusiasm for her campaign which President Biden lacked during his own time as a 2024 contender.
As Harris and Trump prepare to debate one another on September 10, there’s been talk of a possible Walz vs. Vance debate as well.
It is traditional for the presidential nominees and their running mates to face off on the debate stage at least once during each election. Though new polling indicates the vice president may be going into next month’s debate with a considerable advantage over her GOP opponent.
New data from the Associated Press/NORC Research Center
When seeking the presidency, a candidate’s public perception is a major factor. This impacts whether voters like them and are eager to show up for them on Election Day.
