The Final Push: Trump and Harris Enter the Homestretch with Swing-State Rallies
WASHINGTON: Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are entering the final weekend of the most tense US presidential campaign of modern times with a flurry of swing-state rallies that will test their stamina –- and ability to persuade the country’s last undecided voters.
Harris’s Message: Trump is a Threat to US Democracy
Harris, bidding to become the country’s first woman president, will use rallies in Georgia, North Carolina, and Michigan to drive home her message that Trump is a threat to US democracy. She will appeal to centrist voters and propel her base to the polls with a robust ground game and get-out-the-vote effort.
Trump’s Rhetoric: "America First" and Economic Depression
Trump, seeking a sensational return to the White House after losing in 2020 and then becoming the first presidential nominee to have been convicted of crimes, promises a radical right-wing makeover of the government and aggressive trade wars to promote his policy of "America first." He has doubled down on his already extreme rhetoric, warning that "a 1929-style economic depression" would ensue if Harris were elected.
The Rivalry Intensifies
The 78-year-old Trump, who rallied in Milwaukee, Wisconsin late Friday just miles from Harris’s event there, will all but cross paths with her again as Trump makes whistle-stops in North Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Georgia. Their frenetic schedule will run right into Monday, culminating with late-night rallies – in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for Trump and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for Harris.
Election Day is Just Days Away
Election Day is Tuesday, but Americans have been voting early for weeks, with more than 70 million ballots already cast – including a record four million in Georgia, where Democrats seek to pull out all the stops to keep the state in their column. Opinion polls continue to show a tied race, particularly in the seven battleground states likely to determine the result in the US electoral college system.
Conclusion
As the election enters its final stretch, both Trump and Harris are pulling out all the stops to win over the last undecided voters. The outcome is far from certain, with many predicting a tight race and a possible recount. One thing is clear, however: the winner will have to navigate a divided nation and a polarized political landscape.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the key battleground states in this election?
A: The seven battleground states that could decide the outcome are Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania.
Q: How many ballots have been cast so far?
A: More than 70 million ballots have been cast, including a record four million in Georgia.
Q: What are the main issues in this election?
A: The economy, healthcare, and foreign policy are among the top issues on voters’ minds.
Q: Will the winner accept the election result?
A: Trump has refused to say whether he would accept the result if he loses, fueling concerns about the potential for unrest and disorder.