Leftist Harvard CAPS/Harris poll has an interesting take on things. As we always say, polls are just propaganda, especially Leftist polls.
- Voter Turnout: 82% of registered voters participated in the election, with 86% of Democrats, 87% of Republicans, and 70% of Independents casting ballots. Harvard Harris Poll
- Voting Methods: 37% voted in person on Election Day, 32% voted in person before Election Day, and 31% voted by mail.
- Decision Timing: 56% of voters decided on their candidate before September.
- First-Time Voters: 11% of the electorate were first-time voters.
- Down-Ballot Participation: 74% voted in down-ballot races, including 62% for the House of Representatives and 52% for the U.S. Senate.
- Issue Prioritization: 80% prioritized candidates’ positions on issues over personal qualities when voting.
- Top Voting Issues: 29% cited inflation, 28% immigration, and 26% abortion as primary reasons for their vote.
- Desire for Change: 76% voted for change rather than continuity in national management.
- Influential Events: Key events influencing votes included the Trump vs. Harris debate (36%), Trump’s survival of an assassination attempt (32%), and his declaration of no tax on tips (32%).
- Media Consumption: Voters primarily relied on TV news channels for election coverage, followed by social media.
- Perception of Media Bias: The electorate is split on whether media coverage was biased.
Harvard Harris Poll: Majority of Americans Approve of Trump’s Job Performance as President-Elect
You might never know it if you are still consuming the dung the legacy media is doling out, but the majority of Americans approve of Trump’s moves post election.… pic.twitter.com/cFOtGbgS0f
— 🇺🇸 Pamela Geller 🇺🇸 🇮🇱 (@PamelaGeller) November 21, 2024
- Elon Musk’s Endorsement: 71% stated that Elon Musk’s endorsement had the most significant impact on the election.
- Trump’s Approval Rating: Post-election, Trump’s approval rating stands at 54%.
- Policy Priorities: Voters hope the new administration will address top issues of inflation and immigration.
- Republican Gains: Republicans closed the gap on the Democratic advantage in early and mail-in voting.
- Independent Voters: Trump secured 49% of the Independent vote, while Harris received 45%.
- Non-Voter Reasons: Non-voters cited lack of motivation, feeling their vote didn’t matter, and dislike of the candidates as top reasons for abstaining.
- Mail-In Voting by Party: 34% of Democrats, 28% of Republicans, and 32% of Independents voted by mail.
- First-Time Voter Decision Timing: Among first-time voters, 31% decided before September, 24% the week of the election, and 20% on Election Day.
- Voter Motivation: The majority of voters indicated that their stance on the most important issue facing the country was a main reason for their candidate choice.
- Republican Support: Trump’s approval rating among Republicans stands at 91%.
- Independent Voters: 49% of Independents approve of Trump as president-elect, with 40% disapproving.
- Democratic Perspective: 22% of Democrats approve of Trump, while approximately 75% disapprove.
Quotes from Various Sources:
- The Geller Report (Right-Leaning): “The majority of Americans approve of Trump’s moves post-election.”
- The Post Millennial (Center-Right): “Donald Trump has the approval of the majority of Americans as he has been made the president-elect after the race against Kamala Harris.” Yahoo Finance
- The New York Times (Left-Leaning): “The poll reflects a nation divided, with significant partisan differences in approval ratings for the president-elect.”
