In a surprising turn of events in the 2024 presidential race, Vice President Kamala Harris has seen a sudden boost in her electoral prospects following a fierce critique from former Chief of Staff John F. Kelly. Just days before, it appeared that Donald Trump had a commanding lead, but Kelly’s scathing remarks labeling Trump as „an erratic amateur“ and even likening his governance style to „fascism“ triggered a significant shift. According to data scientist Thomas Miller, Harris gained 22 electoral votes, reducing Trump’s lead from 154 to 110, marking the first major increase for Harris in weeks.
Trump responded vehemently to Kelly’s accusations, characterizing him as a „total degenerate.“ Nevertheless, Harris seized the opportunity to highlight Trump’s perceived instability, suggesting that Kelly’s comments reveal the true nature of the former president. The robust betting data from PredictIt reflects this newfound momentum for Harris, indicating a potential shift in voter sentiment just 12 days ahead of the election. For Harris, this moment could be crucial, as analysts ponder whether this unexpected boost is enough to turn the tide in her favor as the election approaches. More insights can be found in an analysis by Miller on fortune.com.
