Marist Polls Reveal Reassuring Data for Harris, According to Nate Silver
Positive Numbers for Harris in Key Demographic Groups
According to Nate Silver of FiveThirtyEight, recent Marist polls indicate encouraging data for presidential candidate Kamala Harris. The polls show that Harris is polling well among key demographic groups, including African Americans, Latinos, and women.
Strong Support from African American Voters
One of the most notable findings from the Marist polls is Harris's strong support among African American voters. In a poll conducted in early August, Harris received 57% of the African American vote, compared to 17% for Joe Biden and 13% for Elizabeth Warren. This level of support is particularly significant given that African Americans make up a significant portion of the Democratic base.
Increasing Support from Latinos
Harris has also made significant gains among Latino voters. In the same August poll, Harris received 42% of the Latino vote, up from 28% in a poll conducted in May. This increase in support is likely due to Harris's focus on issues that are important to Latino voters, such as immigration and healthcare.
Strong Appeal to Women
Harris has also been able to attract a significant portion of the female vote. In the August poll, Harris received 52% of the female vote, compared to 19% for Biden and 14% for Warren. This strong appeal to women is likely due to Harris's focus on issues that are important to women, such as equal pay and reproductive rights.
Overall Positive Outlook for Harris
Silver concludes that the Marist polls provide a positive outlook for Harris's campaign. She is polling well among key demographic groups and has shown significant growth in recent months. If she can continue to build on this momentum, she could be a major force in the Democratic primary.