A brand new poll from Data for Progress conducted in the states of Pennsylvania and Michigan, critical battleground states during election season, seemingly suggests that Vice President Kamala Harris’ decision to campaign with former GOP Congresswoman Liz Cheney just days before the race led to a decrease in enthusiasm among key voters. To summarize, Cheney hurt Harris’ campaign in both key states.
The analysis shows that the two most important issues in both Pennsylvania and Michigan were the economy and inflation, which ultimately swayed the decision for voters when it came time to choose a candidate to cast their ballots for. Data for Progress writes:
Voters believed Donald Trump would address this core issue of the economy more than Harris. Voters also heard more from Trump on economic issues than they did from Harris, and considered Trump to be the “change candidate.” However, Trump’s own voters expect him to increase taxes on billionaires and big corporations, expand Medicare, and address kitchen table issues like corporate grocery price gouging and “junk fees.” Together, these findings provide clarity about Harris’ campaign decisions — and Trump’s mandates moving forward.
Both polls asked potential voters how their enthusiasm for Harris was impacted by her joining forces with Cheney. Another question was focused on her campaign’s decision to focus their efforts on populist economic messaging. The findings of the poll show that the vice president’s choice to campaign alongside Cheney took time away from her addressing the economic concerns of the American people.