Iowa Poll Bombshell: Harris Surprises By Competing With Trump
Harris Leads Trump in Head-to-Head Matchup
A recent poll of Iowa voters has revealed a surprising result: Senator Kamala Harris is now leading President Donald Trump in a head-to-head matchup. This is a significant development, as it suggests that Harris is a serious contender for the Democratic nomination in 2020.
The poll, conducted by the Des Moines Register, found that Harris has the support of 28% of Iowa voters, while Trump has the support of 26%. This is a narrow lead, but it is still significant, given that Trump is the incumbent president.
Harris's lead is even more impressive when considering her low name recognition among Iowa voters. According to the poll, only 52% of Iowa voters can name Harris, while 92% can name Trump. This suggests that Harris has the potential to grow her support even further as she becomes better known to voters.
Harris's Lead Is Due to Her Appeal to Women and Independents
Harris's lead over Trump is primarily due to her strong appeal to women and independents. Among women, Harris has the support of 34%, while Trump has the support of only 21%. Among independents, Harris has the support of 29%, while Trump has the support of only 23%.
Harris's appeal to women is likely due to her strong record on issues that are important to women, such as healthcare, education, and equal pay. Harris has also been a vocal critic of Trump's policies, which have disproportionately harmed women.
Harris's appeal to independents is likely due to her moderate views on many issues. Harris is not as liberal as some of the other Democratic candidates, such as Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders. This makes her more appealing to independent voters who are looking for a more moderate candidate.
Harris Is a Serious Contender for the Democratic Nomination
The Iowa poll is just one poll, and it is too early to say for sure whether Harris will win the Democratic nomination in 2020. However, the poll does suggest that Harris is a serious contender for the nomination. She has strong appeal to women and independents, and she is well-positioned to win the Iowa caucuses. If she can continue to build her support, she could be a formidable challenger to Trump in the general election.