Harris tops Trump on honesty, commitment to democracy in poll

• In a sharp reversal, it's now Republicans who face an enthusiasm gap with 57% of GOP voters describing themselves as excited for Trump while 63% of Democrats are fired up for their ticket.

The big picture: Nearly half of Americans describe Harris as "committed to democracy" while only 28% say the same of Trump.

• 43% of adults surveyed described Harris as "honest" — nearly double the share who said the same of Trump (24%).
• More Americans described Harris as having the right vision for the country and caring about people like them compared to Trump.
• Similar shares of adults described Harris and Trump as capable of winning the election and of handling a crisis.

Zoom in: Americans trust Harris more to handle issues related to abortion, racial equity, and health care.

• However, Trump is more trusted when it comes to the economy and immigration.

Between the lines: The Harris campaign is attempting to distance itself from President Biden's unpopularity on the economy with a focus on policies to address the worries of the middle class.

• Last week, the Harris campaign rolled out a new campaign ad touting a tough-on-immigration message.

Go deeper:

• Behind the Curtain: Inside Trump's slump
• Harris' surprising Rust Belt strength
• Behind the Curtain: The Harris plan to redefine herself

Methodology: The nationwide poll was conducted August 8-12, 2024 using the AmeriSpeak® Panel, the probability-based panel of NORC at the University of Chicago.

• This poll was conducted via online and telephone interviews using landlines and cell phones among a sample of 1,164 adults. The margin of sampling error is ±3.8 percentage points.