Poll: Kamala Harris and Donald Trump voters see their candidate representing 'change' — but in very different ways
The question of who represents change is critical to voters in this election. Exactly what "change" means can vary between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump supporters.
“Normalcy.” “A better direction.” “Secured borders.” “Help with inflation.” “Less division.”
Those were among the top answers from NBC News poll respondents last month when they spoke about what kind of change they were looking for from the major presidential candidates ahead of November’s election.
That word, “change,” has become a crucial storyline in a presidential contest featuring a disgruntled electorate and two candidates who can make credible claims for that mantle — while also facing credible attacks about being part of the past.
Kamala Harris is the sitting vice president. Donald Trump is a former president. And two-thirds of voters believe the nation is headed in the wrong direction, with another two-thirds saying their families’ incomes are falling behind the cost of living.
The September NBC News poll found Harris with a 9-percentage-point advantage over Trump when registered voters were asked which candidate better represents change, with 47% picking Harris and 38% selecting Trump.
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