With only 48 hours left before the presidential election, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are making a last-ditch effort to secure votes in key swing states. Trump rallied in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Georgia, while Harris focused on Michigan, particularly in Detroit, Pontiac, and Michigan State University.
Trump doubled down on claims of election rigging, stating, “The fate of our nation is in your hands. On Tuesday, you have to stand up.” Meanwhile, Harris aims to shore up support in the Great Lakes states, essential for any Democratic ticket.
Key Battlegrounds:
- Michigan: A former Democratic stronghold flipped by Trump in 2016, returned to Democrats by Biden in 2020
- Pennsylvania: Home to a large Puerto Rican community, with Republicans scrambling to contain fallout from a controversial remark
- North Carolina and Georgia: Crucial swing states in the Electoral College system
Polls and Predictions:
- Over 76 million people have cast early ballots, with more states tied in polls than in any comparable election ¹
- A final New York Times/Siena poll showed incremental changes in key battleground states, but results remained within the margin of error
- Harris’s campaign sees reproductive rights as a top voter concern, with a large proportion of women turning out among early voters
Campaign Strategies:
- Harris appeared on “Saturday Night Live,” mocking Trump and gaining traction
- Her campaign booked a two-minute ad spot during Sunday’s NFL games, pledging to be “a president for all Americans”
- Trump dismissed a favorable Des Moines Register poll for Harris as a “fake poll”
The election outcome remains uncertain, with both candidates fighting for every vote.
