Harris Leads Trump 42%-41% in Financial Times Poll on Economic Trust

Aug 11, 2024, 01:27 PM

A recent Financial Times/Michigan Ross poll indicates a shift in voter sentiment regarding trust in handling the US economy, with Kamala Harris now slightly ahead of Donald Trump. Harris leads Trump by a narrow margin of 42% to 41%, marking the first time a Democrat has led in this area since the survey began. This change follows President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the White House race and represents a 7 percentage point improvement from Biden's numbers. Despite this lead, Harris faces challenges, as voters express a desire for her to break from Biden's economic policies.