Wisconsin voter leans Trump because Kamala is 'caught up in a lot of lies'

The initial excitement surrounding Kamala Harris’s candidacy might be waning.

ABC’s Martha Raddatz reported from Wisconsin on Sunday where she interviewed a black female voter who revealed that she is leaning towards voting for former President Donald Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris. The voter expressed a preference for Trump, citing Harris’s overlapping policies with Trump when she copied his proposal for no tax on tips. The voter also accused Harris of being “caught up in a lot of lies.”

This interview is part of Raddatz’s ongoing tour through key battleground states to gather voter perspectives on the upcoming election. Since Kamala Harris became the Democratic presidential nominee, Trump’s previously significant lead over Joe Biden has diminished, resulting in a tight race between Trump and Harris both nationally and in key battleground states.

“From the moment our trip began, we could see the change — the flip from Joe Biden to Kamala Harris energized and enthused the party,” Raddatz said.

However, Harris's honeymoon phase appears to be coming to a close. The voter sentiment in Wisconsin reflects growing skepticism about Harris, and former CNN host Don Lemon’s recent interviews in Atlantic City that went viral show similar trends. Lemon questioned a number of voters who said they hope Trump will secure a victory over Harris in November. The most commonly cited reason for this belief among those interviewed by Lemon was the economy. 

A recent CBS poll highlighted the shift in voter priorities, with 83 percent identifying the economy as a major factor and 76 percent pointing to inflation. Among those prioritizing the economy, Trump leads Harris 56 percent to 43 percent, and on inflation, Trump holds a significant 61 percent to 38 percent lead. The poll also showed that a majority of voters see Harris’ politics as being the same as incumbent President Joe Biden, something that will likely be damaging to her campaign during the current lackluster economy.