Forecaster highlights Kamala Harris's potential edge in presidential race

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A CNN election forecaster suggests Vice President Kamala Harris may have an advantage in the upcoming presidential election. Harry Enten highlighted her higher favorability rating compared to former President Donald Trump, noting that historically, the more popular candidate tends to win. Enten pointed to recent polling data showing Harris with a net favorability of -1.5 points, while Trump stands at -8.4 points. He referenced past elections, stating that in 16 out of 17 cases, the more popular candidate won. He also mentioned that Democrats have performed better than expected in recent special elections, which could indicate a favorable outcome for Harris. Enten emphasized that abortion is a significant issue this election cycle, potentially benefiting Democratic candidates.


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