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Kamala Harris and Donald Trump Prepare for Tight Debate in Philadelphia, Poll Shows 48% to 47%

Sep 8, 2024, 07:20 PM

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are preparing for a highly anticipated televised presidential debate on Tuesday in Philadelphia. The race is extremely tight, with a recent NYT/Siena College poll of 1,695 likely voters showing Trump leading Harris by a narrow margin of 48% to 47%, within the margin of error of +/- 2.8 percentage points. Harris's campaign is reportedly in panic mode, with intense preparations including a hotel room setup with studio lighting, a stage, and a Trump impersonator to help her avoid potential embarrassment. Trump, on the other hand, has a significant lead among swing-state voters who prioritize the economy and inflation as major issues, according to CBS. Pennsylvania is seen as a key battleground state for both candidates.