Harris and Trump Race to Finish as US Election Nears

With Election Day only hours away, Harris and Trump are crisscrossing key battleground states in a last, intense push to sway undecided voters. Both campaigns are in full gear, with Harris targeting Michigan and Trump focusing on Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Georgia, all critical for securing an Electoral College victory. This neck-and-neck race has brought the stakes higher, and polling averages reveal that no candidate has more than a three-point lead in any of the seven essential battleground states.

Harris Targets Michigan’s Rust Belt

Harris, determined to secure her standing in the Great Lakes region, spent Sunday campaigning across Michigan. Starting in Detroit and moving through Pontiac before wrapping up at Michigan State University, her focus is on reaching out to voters who proved pivotal in previous elections. The Democratic ticket’s success hinges on support from the Rust Belt states, and Harris’s team sees this as an essential component of their strategy.

However, Harris faces potential challenges. Polling indicates waning support among Black voters, a key demographic that helped secure Biden’s win in 2020. The Arab-American community, 200,000 strong in Michigan, has also voiced disappointment over the administration’s response to the Israel-Hamas conflict, a factor that could impact Harris’s standing in the state.

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Trump Aims for Swing States

Trump has a heavy schedule, targeting Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Georgia—the largest swing states he needs to secure for a potential victory. His rallies aim to energize core supporters and win over undecided voters. However, Trump faces criticism after a recent New York rally where warm-up speakers made comments that alienated Hispanic and female voters. This backlash, especially among Pennsylvania’s Puerto Rican community, may affect his support.

Trump’s campaign, undeterred, argues that he is the only choice for those committed to “America First” policies. A Trump spokesperson stressed his focus on the economy and national security, contrasting Harris’s more liberal policy agenda, which they claim threatens middle-class families.

‘Split-Screen’ Campaigns Shape the Final Stretch

In what political analysts have called a “split-screen” close to the campaign, Harris made a surprise appearance on Saturday Night Live, adding to her momentum and engaging a younger audience. She appeared alongside comedian Maya Rudolph, who often portrays her in the sketch show, reinforcing her image as a relatable “fun aunt” figure. This appearance follows a week of intensive outreach, including a TV ad set to air during Sunday’s NFL games, with the Harris team’s research showing these moments are crucial in cementing voter choices in the final hours.

A Tight Race Ahead

Polls show Harris gaining ground, especially in Iowa, where a recent Des Moines Register poll indicated she has a three-point lead over Trump. This is a marked shift from September, when Trump led by four points, and serves as a morale boost for Harris’s team, who view this shift as an indicator of broader trends in crucial states.

As Election Day draws near, Harris and Trump are in an all-out sprint to gather every last vote. With polls razor-close in battleground states and millions of Americans having already cast early ballots, the final hours could be decisive. The country awaits a historic election finish, with both candidates pushing until the last moment.

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