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President Biden and former President Trump are in a tight race in Pennsylvania and Virginia, states critical for Biden’s re-election, according to the latest New York Times/Siena College polls. It is becoming increasingly likely that Biden cannot win re-election without Pennsylvania and Virginia, which have become competitive. The polls also showed that Vice President Kamala Harris is in a slightly stronger position against Trump than Biden is, leading by 5 percentage points in Virginia and trailing Trump by a single point in Pennsylvania.
Electoral Race Tightens in Pennsylvania and Virginia Between Biden and Trump
President Biden is in a close race with former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania and Virginia, according to latest New York Times/Siena College polls. The polls show Trump leading Biden in Pennsylvania by 48% to 45% among likely voters. Winning Pennsylvania, a state Biden narrowly won in 2020, is crucial for Biden’s re-election prospects.
Virginia Becoming a Competitive State
The polls also indicate that Virginia, a state Biden won by 10% in 2020, has become competitive. Biden currently leads by only 3% in Virginia, which is within the margin of error. The last time a Republican won Virginia in a presidential race was in 2004.
Vice President Harris Fares Better in Polls
Vice President Kamala Harris, considered a potential successor to Biden, is in a stronger position against Trump according to the polls. In Virginia, she’s ahead of Trump by 5%, while in Pennsylvania, she trails by a single point, both figures within the margin of error.
Democrats Show Concerns About Biden’s Age
The polls reveal that a majority of Democrats in both states believe Biden, who is 81, is too old to run for president. In contrast, only 15% Republicans in Virginia and 20% in Pennsylvania think Trump, who is 78, is too old for the presidency. Moreover, 58% of Democrats in Virginia and 46% in Pennsylvania wish for Biden to step aside for another Democratic candidate.
Fall in Biden’s Favorability Rating and Rise in Trump’s
Biden’s favorability rating in Pennsylvania has slightly dropped since May, while Trump has seen a slight increase in voters with a favorable view of him. The majority of voters in both states believe Trump, convicted in New York in May for falsifying business records, has committed serious federal crimes.
Harris Possibly a Stronger Candidate than Biden
The Times/Siena polling indicates Vice President Harris might be a stronger candidate than President Biden in a hypothetical match against Trump. Harris is viewed more favorably than Biden in both states and has stronger support among key Democrat demographics: Black voters, younger voters, and women.
Voter Discontent with Biden Underlined
The polls underline a trend of voter discontent with Biden. Democratic candidates for Senate in both states have large leads over their Republican challengers, indicating ticket-splitting is becoming more common. The polling also highlights that Biden has gained some support in Pennsylvania with Black voters but lost ground in suburban areas.
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