Harris shows some gains and economic views brighten a bit — CBS News poll

Presidential Race Remains Competitive

The 2024 presidential race remains a contest between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, with Harris gaining a slight edge in battleground states.

Economic Views Brighten

Interest rates and gas prices have decreased, leading to a slight improvement in voters' views of the economy, with Harris performing better among those who see the economy as good.

Debate Impact

The debate has helped firm up Harris' support, with almost all voters who said the debate made them more likely to back her having voted for President Biden in 2020.

Personal Qualities vs. Policies

Voters who prioritize personal qualities are voting for Harris, while those who prioritize policies are evenly split between Harris and Trump, with Trump's base supporting him despite not liking him personally.

Immigration Views

Trump's voters overwhelmingly see immigrants as making American society worse and favor deporting those in the US illegally, while Harris' voters see immigrants as filling jobs Americans won't do.

Violence and Threats to Democracy

More voters say Republican supporters have engaged in rhetoric that might encourage violence, with both sides thinking the nation will see a higher threat of violence if the other side wins.

Democracy Threats

Both sides think democracy is generally threatened, with the largest single sentiment being that such rhetoric comes from "both" sides, and neither side has much optimism if they lose.

Voter Sentiment

The overall tone and civility in American politics has gotten worse, with both sides thinking the nation will see a higher threat of violence and a decline in democracy if the other side wins.