The United States presidential election is just over three weeks away, and both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are ramping up their campaigns with last-minute appeals to voters. Here are five key takeaways from the past week and an overview of where the candidates stand in the polls:
1. Polls show Harris with a slight lead – Harris currently leads Trump by 2.5 points in the national polling averages, with 48.5 percent support compared to Trump’s 46 percent. She also holds a marginal lead in another polling average, with 49.3 percent support.
2. Harris may flip key demographics – Harris is poised to potentially win over suburban voters, as a recent poll showed her leading Trump among suburbanites. However, she may be slipping among Black voters, earning 78 percent support compared to Biden’s 90 percent in 2020.
3. Hurricane Milton becomes disinformation battleground – As Hurricane Milton approached Florida, Trump and Biden clashed over disinformation, with Biden accusing Trump of spreading lies about the federal government’s response.
4. Harris increases media appearances – Harris recently participated in several interviews and appearances in a media blitz, contrasting with her earlier campaign strategy of limited media exposure.
5. Health becomes a focus in the campaign – Questions about health and competency have emerged in the campaign, with Trump and Harris facing scrutiny over their age and mental capabilities.
6. Trump lays out anti-immigrant agenda – Trump has continued his attacks on migrants, making false and incendiary claims about immigrants and pledging to crack down on immigration if re-elected.
7. Bob Woodward’s book paints unflattering portrait – Journalist Bob Woodward’s book has shed light on unflattering aspects of the Trump administration, adding to the political discourse surrounding the election.