Former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden have officially secured their party nominations for the upcoming presidential election in November, setting the stage for a highly anticipated rematch of the 2020 race.
Trump clinched the Republican party nomination after winning primaries in Georgia, Mississippi, and Washington, as well as the caucus in Hawaii on Tuesday night. These victories propelled him past the threshold of 1,215 delegates required to secure the nomination within the party.
Meanwhile, Biden secured the Democratic nomination by winning the primaries in Mississippi, Washington, and Georgia. With their nominations confirmed, both candidates are gearing up for what promises to be a closely contested battle for the presidency.
A recent national poll conducted by USA TODAY/Suffolk University sheds light on the current state of the race. The poll, carried out between March 8 and 11, just one day before Trump and Biden officially secured their respective nominations, found that the two candidates are neck-and-neck among voters.
According to the poll, 40 percent of respondents expressed support for Trump, while 38 percent favored Biden when presented with the two candidates. This narrow margin underscores the competitiveness of the upcoming election and suggests that neither candidate has a significant lead at this stage.
When asked about the most pressing issues facing the nation, respondents cited the economy as their top concern, with 29 percent identifying it as the most important issue. Immigration followed closely behind, with 24 percent of respondents expressing concern about this issue. Threats to democracy and abortion rounded out the list of top issues, with 23 percent and 10 percent of respondents respectively highlighting these concerns.
As the candidates prepare to embark on their campaigns in earnest, they will undoubtedly focus on addressing these key issues and appealing to voters across the political spectrum. With the stage now officially set for a Trump-Biden rematch, all eyes will be on the candidates as they vie for the highest office in the land.
