Harris and Trump in Dead Heat Approaching Election Day

Biden's lead over Trump erodes as Biden faces heightened scrutiny over Afghanistan withdrawal

A new poll shows Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump in a dead heat approaching Election Day, with Biden's lead over Trump eroding as Biden faces heightened scrutiny over the Afghanistan withdrawal.

The poll, conducted by ABC News and The Washington Post, shows Harris leading Trump by just 5 points, 49% to 44%, within the poll's margin of error. This is a significant narrowing of Biden's lead, which stood at 10 points in a similar poll conducted in August.

Biden's lead has been eroding in recent weeks as he has faced criticism for his handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal

Biden's lead has been eroding in recent weeks as he has faced criticism for his handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal. The poll found that 58% of Americans disapprove of Biden's handling of the withdrawal, while just 38% approve.

The poll also found that Biden's approval rating has fallen to 41%, down from 47% in August. Trump's approval rating has remained relatively steady at 39%.

The poll suggests that the Afghanistan withdrawal has damaged Biden's standing with voters

The poll suggests that the Afghanistan withdrawal has damaged Biden's standing with voters. The poll found that 63% of Americans believe the withdrawal was handled poorly, while just 33% believe it was handled well.

The poll also found that 56% of Americans believe the withdrawal has made the United States less safe from terrorism, while just 29% believe it has made the United States more safe.

The election is expected to be close

The election is expected to be close, with both Harris and Trump having a chance to win. The outcome of the election will likely depend on a number of factors, including the economy, the pandemic, and the candidates' performances in the debates.