In an unexpected turn of events, the recent assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump has political analysts reevaluating the upcoming November election. Long-time Republican pollster, Frank Luntz, is confident that the attack will give Trump the edge and secure his victory over President Joe Biden.

Luntz declared that the race is now Trump's "to lose," noting the significant impact of Saturday's shooting in Pennsylvania on Election Day. According to Luntz, every Trump supporter will now transform into a Trump voter, energizing the Republican base while demoralizing Biden's supporters.

The pollster emphasized that in recent months, Trump has enjoyed a larger following of passionate and engaged supporters compared to the Biden campaign. However, the assassination attempt has magnified this intensity gap, giving Trump an even greater advantage. Luntz estimated that this participation gap translates to a potential gain of at least 1% to 2% for Trump, with Pennsylvania being the state most significantly impacted.

Luntz further emphasized the impact of the assassination attempt on the visual image that will stick in voters' minds at the polling booth. Trump's defiant pose and raised fist while bleeding will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression, reinforcing his strong and determined leadership qualities.

Trump himself acknowledged the gravity of the incident, revealing to the New York Post that he had discarded a previously prepared "extremely tough speech" and will instead deliver a different message during the upcoming Republican National Convention. He expressed his desire to unite the country, but expressed doubt regarding the possibility due to the deep divisions among the American people.

Investigations into the would-be assassin, Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, are ongoing. The FBI is treating the incident as a potential act of domestic terrorism but has not yet identified a clear ideological motive for the attack. The absence of threatening comments or revealing social media posts has fueled conspiracy theories surrounding Crooks' motivations.

President Biden, speaking from the White House, urged the public to refrain from making assumptions about Crooks' motives or affiliations. He emphasized the importance of allowing the FBI and other agencies involved to conduct a thorough and swift investigation.

As the nation awaits further developments in this shocking incident, it is clear that the attempted assassination has dramatically reshaped the dynamics of the 2024 presidential election. With Trump's supporters newly invigorated and a strong visual image to rally behind, his prospects for a successful campaign and a potential return to the White House have skyrocketed.