As Election Day looms, the intense 2024 presidential campaign is barreling into its final stretch with former President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris focusing on Pennsylvania, a crucial swing state with 19 electoral votes that both camps believe could determine the next president. With an election season marked by dramatic twists—including the surprising withdrawal of the Democratic incumbent just weeks before the convention and assassination attempts on the Republican candidate—the last 24 hours promise to be a high-stakes showdown.
The latest New York Times/Siena College poll underscores the suspense, revealing a deadlocked race in Pennsylvania, with each candidate drawing 48% support among likely voters. As Trump and Harris crisscross the state on their final day of campaigning, Pennsylvania has become the battleground to watch.
Candidates Sprinting Across Key States
Trump starts his day in North Carolina with a rally before heading to Pennsylvania for major events in Reading and Pittsburgh. His final rally, following tradition, will be held in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Meanwhile, Harris is dedicating her entire day to Pennsylvania, hitting cities like Scranton, Allentown, Reading, and capping off her campaign with a rally in Philadelphia. This whirlwind finish follows a 720-day campaign for Trump and a remarkably brief 91-day sprint for Harris after securing her party’s nomination.
For Trump, it’s an opportunity to regain the White House after a contested 2020 defeat, one he tried to overturn amid claims of voter fraud. For Harris, who replaced President Biden as the Democratic nominee, the challenge has been introducing herself to voters and establishing her own political credentials amid an intense, brief campaign.
Key Moments on the Campaign Trail
Trump’s 2020 Grievances: Trump’s recent rallies have centered on his unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud in the 2020 election, declaring to crowds in Lititz, Pennsylvania, that he "shouldn’t have left" the White House in 2021. He also controversially referenced violent incidents, stirring strong reactions.
Polling and Battleground States: New York Times/Siena College polling from seven battleground states reveals a tight race, with Harris making gains in Georgia and North Carolina, facing some challenges in traditional Democratic strongholds, and trailing in Arizona. Meanwhile, Iowa, considered a red state, showed Harris unexpectedly leading, according to pollster Ann Selzer.
R.F.K. Jr.’s Influence: Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently suggested that a Trump administration might aim to remove fluoride from drinking water, reversing decades of public health policy. Trump responded with openness to the proposal and indicated Kennedy would hold a “big role” in his administration if elected.
The Final Advertising Blitz: Voters in key swing states are receiving a last-minute barrage of ads, calls, and door-knocks. Harris’s messaging has focused on the economy, abortion rights, and Trump’s antidemocratic rhetoric, while Trump’s campaign emphasizes a fear-based message, suggesting that Harris’s victory would endanger American lives and opposing transgender rights.
As the final hours tick away, all eyes are on Pennsylvania and other critical swing states, where the candidates’ messages and final pushes could determine the race’s outcome. Stay tuned to Running News Today’s Google News channel for live coverage and the latest updates on Election Day.
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