Kamala Harris is facing a major challenge in Michigan, according to a leaked video of Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), who revealed that Harris is “underwater” in internal polling. Slotkin, speaking during a virtual fundraiser with Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), expressed concern that Harris is losing ground in the crucial battleground state.
Michigan is one of the key “blue wall” states that Democrats rely on to win national elections, and Harris is currently leading Trump by just 1.4% in public polling. However, Slotkin’s comments suggest that the race may be much closer, with internal numbers showing Harris struggling to maintain her lead.
This news has sent shockwaves through Democratic circles, as losing Michigan could cost Harris the election. If Trump flips the state, it could pave the way for his return to the White House. Polling experts have noted that Trump often outperforms polls, raising concerns that his support in Michigan may be stronger than it appears.
Slotkin is also running a competitive Senate race against former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-MI), with millions of dollars flowing into the state from both parties. A Republican win in Michigan’s Senate race would almost certainly shift control of the U.S. Senate to the GOP.
With Michigan shaping up to be a critical battleground, the outcome of both the presidential and Senate races could have a lasting impact on the national political landscape.
