KAMALA Harris is leading Donald Trump in the polls after securing the Democratic presidential nomination.
The former California senator, 59, officially became the first woman of colour to lead a major party ticket after the Democrats announced that 99% of delegates – some 4,600 – had voted for her during a five-day ballot.
Election analyst Nate Silver’s national poll aggregate now shows her leading Republican nominee Trump at 45.5% to 44.1%.
When President Joe Biden withdrew from the contest on July 21, Trump had a 45.2% to 41.2% lead.
HOPEFUL
But Harris has electrified the Democratic base and rattled her rival, who sparked a backlash for targeting her over her race, her intelligence and her laugh.
Yesterday, Harris named her running mate as 60-year-old Minnesota Governor Tim Walz – a former teacher and member of the US Army National Guard.
This story is from the August 07, 2024 edition of Daily Mirror UK.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the August 07, 2024 edition of Daily Mirror UK.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
YOU'RE HAVING A LAUGH, MAX
Norris brushes off 'comedian' Verstappen's car taunt
ITALIAN ROB
Ange stars stunned as Hummels strikes a late blow
MIND THE GAP
Victory over City would put the Kop ELEVEN points clear but Van Dijk warns Reds not to derail their dream by thinking league is already in the bag
School abuse rises
A THIRD of school support staff witness verbal abuse and violence every day, a survey reveals today.
159,380 kids 'subjected to trauma of homelessness
A RECORD toll of almost 160,000 children are being \"subjected to the trauma of homelessness\".
RUSSIAN SPY RING'S 'HONEY TRAP' PLOT
Bulgarian trio in espionage trial
Thank God those Oasis 6*****ds did rip-off b* prices. I'd have done it!
Robbie's dig at Gallaghers during his star-studded biopic premiere party
Ross: It may not be Ender the road yet
TV hardman Ross Kemp is shaping up for a comeback as Grant Mitchell for EastEnders' 40th birthday in February.
The bitterest pill
Budget 'forcing chemists to shut or cut their hours'
Mum... you're my best friend
Last words that haunt Saskia's grieving mother
