Trump is ahead of Biden in nationwide CBS News poll.

Former President Donald Trump is set to accept the Republican nomination on Thursday night with his largest national lead over President Biden thus far in the campaign. A majority of voters, including those not voting for Trump, view his words since the assassination attempt as more unifying than divisive. Similarly, they perceive Mr. Biden’s response to the tragic events in the same light.

Trump’s lead in the polls is growing, with a five-point lead nationally and a three-point lead across key battleground states. This significant margin is a rare occurrence for a Republican candidate, as it has been 20 years since a Republican won the national popular vote and over 30 years since a Republican candidate won by more than five points.

The race in the battleground states has also shifted towards Trump since the previous survey, giving him a slight advantage over the competition.

While many voters see Trump’s handling of the recent events as a positive reason to consider voting for him, it has not significantly impacted the decision-making process for the majority of voters. However, Trump is perceived as the candidate who fights the most for people like them, influencing a significant portion of voters.

Trump’s lead extends to hypothetical matchups as well, where he leads Vice President Kamala Harris in a potential faceoff. Interestingly, there are minimal differences in how Harris and Mr. Biden currently fare among various demographic groups.

Within the Democratic party, there is still dissent regarding Mr. Biden as the nominee, and Democrats continue to struggle with voter turnout compared to Republicans. Additionally, there is a bipartisan sentiment, especially among Republicans, that the U.S. Secret Service could have done more to prevent the recent shooting incident.

Despite the political divides, a large majority of voters believe that civility in U.S. politics has deteriorated in recent years and anticipate an increase in political violence in the future.

The addition of Sen. JD Vance to the GOP ticket has been positively received by Republican voters, with many expressing satisfaction and enthusiasm for the choice, especially within the MAGA wing of the party.

The findings of the CBS News/YouGov survey, conducted with a representative sample of 2,247 registered voters nationwide, highlight the current political landscape leading up to the upcoming election. The survey provides valuable insights into voter sentiments and preferences, shaping the narrative of the election season.

As the campaign progresses, the dynamics between the candidates and the issues they address will continue to influence voter opinions and shape the outcome of the election. With a deepening divide in U.S. politics and a sense of uncertainty about the future, the upcoming election promises to be a pivotal moment in the country’s political landscape.