BREAKING: Huge Shake-Up in 2024 Race After RFK Jr. Backs Trump—Harris in Trouble!
The 2024 presidential race just got a lot more interesting! In a shocking move, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has dropped out of the race and thrown his support behind former President Donald Trump. This decision, announced on Friday, has sent shockwaves through the political world and could change the entire course of the election.
RFK Jr. had been running as an independent, appealing to voters who were fed up with both major parties. Though he was a long shot, his campaign attracted a passionate base of supporters. Now, with Kennedy out of the race, those same supporters are being urged to rally behind Trump, who’s already seeing a major boost in the polls.
Nate Silver, the election prediction guru, has reported a huge shift in the odds. Before Kennedy’s announcement, Vice President Kamala Harris, who stepped up as the Democratic candidate after Joe Biden bowed out, was leading with a 56.7% chance of winning. But after the endorsement, Trump has surged ahead, now holding a 52.4% chance, while Harris has dropped to 47.3%.
#Latest @NateSilver538 forecast (chance of winning)
August 14
🟦 Harris: 56.7%
🟥 Trump: 42.7%
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August 29
🟥 Trump: 52.4%
🟦 Harris: 47.3%
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Swing States: chance of winningPennsylvania – 🔴 Trump 52-48%
Nevada – 🔴 Trump 52-48%
Arizona – 🔴 Trump 60-40%
Georgia – 🔴 Trump… https://t.co/sYNPuTSk3q pic.twitter.com/RX8BHgcu0U— InteractivePolls (@IAPolls2022) August 29, 2024
This change is most visible in the key battleground states. Trump is now leading in Pennsylvania, Nevada, and Arizona, with the former president also widening his margins in Georgia and North Carolina. Meanwhile, Harris is barely holding onto Wisconsin and Michigan, with her lead in Wisconsin looking more fragile by the day.
The Harris campaign is in panic mode. They were riding high after a successful Democratic National Convention, but Kennedy’s exit and endorsement of Trump have thrown them off balance. Now, they’re scrambling to regain momentum, especially in the Midwest, where they’re losing ground fast.
On the flip side, Trump and his team are celebrating. They see Kennedy’s support as a sign that Trump is still the true outsider, ready to take on the establishment. With Election Day just around the corner, this race is far from over, and it’s clear that every move from here on out could be a game-changer.
As the drama unfolds, Kamala Harris and her running mate, Governor Tim Walz, will be making their case to voters in a sit-down interview with CNN tonight at 9 p.m. ET. This marks Harris’s first major media appearance since Biden stepped aside. Meanwhile, Trump is doubling down on his efforts in Michigan and Wisconsin, two crucial states that could determine the outcome of the election. His VP pick, Senator JD Vance, is also hitting the campaign trail, connecting with firefighters in Boston—an important group that Walz tried to win over just the day before.
Stay tuned, folks—this election is heating up, and it’s going to be one wild ride!
