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Poll Reveals 8-Point Shift Toward Republicans After Trump’s Address

3/3/2026

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The Harvard Harris poll shows an eight-point swing toward Republicans since January after U.S. President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address.
Likely voters are evenly split between Democrats and Republicans.
White House Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair says Republicans can maintain majorities, citing economic improvements since U.S. President Donald Trump took office.
The poll surveyed 1,999 registered voters online on February 25-26, 2026.

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The Harvard Harris poll shows an eight-point swing toward Republicans since January after U.S. President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address.
Likely voters are evenly split between Democrats and Republicans.
White House Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair says Republicans can maintain majorities, citing economic improvements since U.S. President Donald Trump took office.
The poll surveyed 1,999 registered voters online on February 25-26, 2026.