Rasmussen Poll Shows Kamala Harris Leading Trump by Eight Points

Rasmussen Poll Results: A Game Changer

Kamala Harris has surged ahead of Donald Trump in a new national Rasmussen poll, leading the former president by eight points. The poll, conducted by Bullfinch between August 19 and August 21, indicates Harris at 47 percent of the vote compared to Trump's 39 percent among registered voters when factoring in third-party candidates.

Poll Details and Significance

The Rasmussen poll surveyed 1,000 registered voters and has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.1 percent. Notably, this is only the second instance of a national poll showing Harris with an eight-point lead, with the previous Marquette poll reflecting similar results.

• Polling Period: August 19 to August 21
• Overall Results: Harris 47%, Trump 39%
• Survey Size: 1,000 registered voters
• Margin of Error: ±3.1%

Political Landscape Ahead of Elections

Since Biden's reassignment of Harris as the main Democratic candidate, polling results have remained favorable for her. She has maintained a consistent edge over Trump since late July. According to FiveThirtyEight's poll tracker, Harris currently boasts a 3.6-point lead nationally over the former president.

However, as we inch closer to the November elections, Harris' polling position may be influenced, especially if any third-party candidates exit the race. Reports suggest that independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy may withdraw, potentially altering the dynamics further.