Keeping politics positive is paying off for Tim Walz

According to a new U.S. election poll by Ipsos, Democratic nominee for vice president Tim Walz now has a net favourability rating of +9%, significantly higher than that of both Donald Trump and JD Vance, the Republican nominee for VP.

Walz’s net favourability rating is currently 19 points higher than Vance’s (-10%) and 31 points higher than Trump’s (-22%).

Net Favorable Polling:

Walz: +9%
Vance: -10%

Ipsos/ABC / August 13, 2024 / n=2336 pic.twitter.com/CmteaSPUew

— Polling USA (@USA_Polling) August 18, 2024

The study also found that Kamala Harris leads Donald Trump in net favourability by 23 points.

Net Favorable Polling:

Harris +1%
Trump: -22%

Ipsos/ABC / August 13, 2024 / n=2336 pic.twitter.com/KoGdm3xC2o

— Polling USA (@USA_Polling) August 18, 2024

The U.S. presidential election is taking place on Nov. 5, 2024.

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