On Monday, New York voters needed just two words when asked by an MSNBC reporter if they sympathized with Vice President Kamala Harris’ attack on former President Donald Trump as a “threat to democracy.”
Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz, have escalated their attacks on former President Donald Trump, with Harris labeling Trump a “fascist” during a CNN town hall, and Walz Mr. compare From President Trump’s Sunday rally at Madison Square Garden to a 1939 rally at the iconic venue held by the Nazi-sympathetic German American League. Voters thought for a few seconds before answering the unidentified MSNBC reporter’s question. (Related article: ‘It would be helpful if you could answer my questions’: Harris Faulkner slams guest’s spin after being asked about Kamala Harris comparing Trump to Hitler)
“How does that message resonate with you?” the reporter asked.
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Voters answered, “No.”
RealClearPolling shows Harris trailing Trump by 0.1%. average Opinion poll with former president from October 11th to 26th maintain This number leads if Green Party candidate Dr. Jill Stein, Independent candidate Cornel West, and Libertarian candidate Chase Oliver are included in the survey.
“Why not?” the MSNBC reporter asked.
“To me it feels like a line that’s being used because it feels political,” the voter explained.
More than 80% of respondents to CNBC believe inflation, cost of living, and the economy are top or “very important” issues. public opinion poll The poll, conducted Oct. 15-19, showed Trump with a 2 percentage point lead over Harris.
Republicans have previously criticized Democrats’ portrayal of Trump as a “threat” to democracy, citing past assassination attempts during the 2024 campaign.
In September, Secret Service agents thwarted an assassination attempt on President Trump by firing on Ryan Wesley Routh, who was allegedly hiding near the Trump International Golf Club. The former president was shot in the right ear while speaking at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on July 13, killing one rallygoer and injuring two others.
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