Marcus Bierich Lecture & Discussion

The 2024 Presidential Race: A New Turning Point?

Since Kamala Harris’s nomination as the Democratic candidate for the 2024 presidential election, polling numbers show a transformed race. Harris has overtaken Donald Trump in most national polls, fueled by rising enthusiasm among younger and non-white voters. But the race remains far from decided, with the outcome hinging on seven pivotal swing states. Despite Democratic momentum, Republicans still benefit from a structural edge in the Electoral College, and Trump’s campaign team has long focused on securing key battlegrounds like Georgia and Pennsylvania.

Join us for a conversation with Doug Sosnik, renowned political strategist, former senior advisor to President Bill Clinton, and one of Washington’s most sought-after election analysts. Sosnik will break down the latest polling data, offering sharp insights into what both campaigns must do to clinch victory in this high-stakes election.

This event is part of the Road to Election 2024 digital event series, running from January 2024 to January 2025. The series hosts in-depth discussions and fosters a vibrant exchange of ideas in the lead-up to the pivotal 2024 US election. A collaboration of over 25 transatlantic organizations and political foundations, the series aims to inform, engage in dynamic dialogues, and champion democratic values by presenting a variety of perspectives. Events will feature prominent researchers, policymakers, commentators, and civil society representatives in differing formats and across a wide array of topics. From public polling and media impact to electoral demographics, the future of US democracy, and pressing policy issues such as trade and immigration, the Road to Election 2024 series aims to offer comprehensive insights for audiences in both the United States and Germany.

https://www.roadtoelection.de/events/