Kamala Harris had a strong convention week, but Trump remains competitive. Kennedy's polling has crashed, yet Trump hopes his supporters will boost him.
Harris leads Trump narrowly in national polls, but Trump leads on key issues like the economy and immigration. Both candidates are expected to return to the campaign trail before their first debate, where Harris will face scrutiny over her shifting policy positions.
Trump wants to recapture the energy that powered his 2016 upset, but has struggled to maintain a consistent attack on Harris. Trump has shaken up his campaign leadership, bringing former 2016 campaign manager Corey Lewandowski back, and tried to squash his feud with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, perhaps moving beyond a renewed feud that threatened to derail his chances in a key state.
Biden remains fairly unpopular, with 73% of Americans dissatisfied with the direction of the country. Harris has raced toward the center on key issues like healthcare and fracking, in an attempt to move beyond the progressive policy stances she took during her 2020 Democratic primary campaign.
Pennsylvania, perhaps the most important swing state, starts early voting on September 16, less than a week after the first debate.
