Harris Surges Ahead

The polls as of today have Harris aheaqd 281-241 in the Electoral vote, with 16 (North Carolina) tied. The surge in the few weeks since Biden dropped out has been incredible. The crowds she and Wulz have been getting have been among the most enthusiastic I have ever seen at a political rally. Many tens of thousands are volunteering and registering to vote for the first time.

A focus group I saw this morning of former Trump voters was instructive in that they are all now anti-Trump. Most mentioned Trump's negativity and meanness, but, surprisingly, several mentioned that Vance "scares" them. Trump is reportedly disappointed with Vance, but he can't switch now without seeeming weak and ineffective.

The line of the day, from the journalist who conducted the focus group: "Harris reminds men of their first wife; Trump reminds women of their first husband's divorce lawyer."