Published on August 18, 2024, 12:27 am

Navigating through the current climate of the presidential race offers an interesting glimpse into a closely contested contest. As of now, should elections be convened today, it would undoubtedly yield a tight outcome. Significantly, Harris is leading the polls against Donald Trump in head-to-head match-ups; conversely though, when weighed on issues, Donald trump obtains superior ratings.

Indeed Harris’ team has boldly unveiled an economic blueprint which leans heavily on price controls and increased handouts that are likely to escalate inflation rates- an approach that doesn’t effectively address the central issue of inflation.

Nevertheless, marked unrest envelops the Republican camp as Trump experiences difficulties keeping his stand on point, at times lapsing into erratic patterns due to his recent assassination attempt – an understandable reaction given that he almost lost his life. His public addresses following this incident have been noted for their rather disjointed nature.

Democrats find solace in greater certainty than they did with Biden heading their ticket, despite some indications suggesting their confidence might be overstated. The assertion by POLITICO appears more like an endowment from DNC rather than portraying the real situation: with Biden bowing out many Democrats hopefuls are seeking to join forces with Harris and her running partner Tim Walz.

However, all is not rosy as it seems; candidates who stand higher chances of being elected are opting out of the Democratic National Convention scheduled for this week. This gives Republicans hope for a potential win despite present circumstances translating unfavorably towards their advantage.

If Senators Sherrod Brown (Ohio), Jon Tester (Montana), and Jacky Rosen (Nevada) choose not to attend this convention, it indicates how much they understand – and perhaps fear –the highly progressive stance of the Harris-Walz ticket while fully appreciating lackluster enthusiasm among middle-of-the-road voters for this platform.

Harris’s recent assertion about outlaying very progressive policies came as a boon towards Trump’s campaign since there is an inherent acknowledgment that prices have risen under her tenure. This was made even more conspicuous when Biden, emphatically underlining they were equal partners in running the country, announced his administration as “Biden-Harris administration.”

Capitalizing on this opportunity demands Trump’s ability to remain on point during a phase where he grapples to do so – a difficulty also encountered by fellow Republicans. Notably, this also affects the down-ballot results, with Republicans likely holding their position in the House while expecting significant gains within the Senate.

In summing it up- in terms of real news and weighed with absolute consideration from a trusted news and Christian worldview perspective, we should note- It ought to be the GOP’s year judging by existing trends; however, an influx of activated Democrats coupled with mishaps at Republican leadership levels induce anxiety.

In essence: Trump has secured his base. Rather than pandering to them, he should aim at swaying undecided independent voters towards himself. The path has been somewhat paved by Harris’ economic perspective and tangible policy recommendations, but it requires Trump’s ability to maintain discipline throughout until November.