In the latest Power Rankings Issues Tracker, Vice President Kamala Harris is making headway on several key issues since becoming the Democratic nominee. While voters still associate former President Donald Trump with a strong stance on the economy and immigration, Harris has shown improvement in these areas, leaving voters uncertain about her policy stance. As the November election approaches, the question remains: will Harris align with President Joe Biden's agenda or pursue more liberal policies from her 2019 presidential bid?

Republicans claim that the answer is "both," painting Harris as a dangerously liberal candidate. Trump has been reminding voters about Harris' previous campaign positions, such as decriminalizing border crossings and supporting the Green New Deal, seeking to create doubts about her suitability for office. At the same time, Trump emphasizes that Harris' policies are a continuation of Biden's, attacking her on rising prices and the border crisis. He asserts that the country is already living through a "Kamala Harris nightmare."

With these contrasting narratives, voters are left with a broad impression of Harris as a brand-new candidate. The results of the Issues Tracker indicate that voters prefer Harris to Biden on several major issues in this race. However, she still lags behind Trump on the two most important issues according to voters: the economy and immigration. Nonetheless, Harris has shown improvement in these areas compared to earlier in the year.

On the qualities front, Harris holds leads over both Trump and Biden in three key aspects: honesty, temperament, and mental soundness. Trump, on the other hand, holds an edge in strong leadership, though not leading on any other traits.

Next week, Harris will have the opportunity to present her agenda at the Democratic National Convention. Campaign officials have indicated that she is not pursuing the same policies as in 2019 and is also putting some distance between herself and the unpopular parts of the Biden administration. The goal is to maintain voters' broad impression of Harris and her campaign's strategy seems to be working thus far.

When it comes to the issues that will define this presidential race, voters continue to prioritize the economy, immigration, and abortion. Trump maintains a dominant lead on immigration, while Harris demonstrates strength in abortion policy, leading Trump by a significant margin. Notably, the Supreme Court's decision to curb abortion rights remains unpopular among voters.

Although Trump's advantage on the economy has slipped, he still holds an overall lead, albeit reduced, in the latest tracker. Democrats find some relief in the data showing a slowdown in inflation, despite lingering concerns of a possible recession.

One interesting shift highlighted by the tracker is the dramatic change in public opinion regarding age as a factor in the election. While Trump previously enjoyed a significant advantage over Biden on this issue, the pendulum has swung in the opposite direction. Harris now holds a considerable 45-point lead on age, signaling that Democrats no longer face an age problem.

As the Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago this week, all eyes will be on the confirmed lineup of speakers, including Harris, Biden, former Presidents Obama and Clinton, and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. It remains to be seen how these speeches and the ensuing discussions will shape voters' perceptions of the candidates.

In the constantly evolving political landscape, the Power Rankings Issues Tracker offers insights into the shifting dynamics of voter preferences. With Harris gaining ground on significant policy issues and key qualities, the race for the presidency promises to be closely contested.