Biden Requests Polling Data on Harris vs. Trump Matchup Amid Re-election Uncertainty

Jul 21, 2024, 08:43 PM

President Joe Biden has requested polling data on how Vice President Kamala Harris would perform in a hypothetical matchup against former President Donald Trump, according to ABC News. This move comes as Biden reportedly considers the possibility of not running for re-election. Several recent polls indicate that Harris is in close striking distance, within one or two percentage points, of Trump in a head-to-head matchup. The polling data was tightly held and only circulated to a handful of top campaign aides, according to a senior administration official and MSNBC. Two people familiar with the matter also confirmed Biden's request.