US Election Campaign Update 2023

US Election Campaign Update

• Donald Trump held a rally at Madison Square Garden in New York, attended by prominent supporters like Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, billionaire Elon Musk, and his running mate JD Vance.
• Trump's campaign message focused on immigration, inflation, and crime, painting a negative picture of the country's current state.
• He labelled his political opponents as "enemies" more dangerous than foreign adversaries.
• Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned in Pennsylvania, emphasizing the conflict in the Middle East as an issue resonating with voters dissatisfied with the Biden administration's response to the Israel-Gaza War.
• Harris also highlighted Donald Trump as a threat to democracy, labelling him a fascist who intends to rule as a dictator.
• According to recent polls, Harris holds a national lead of one percentage point, but in key battleground states, the race is tied.
• Both candidates are focusing on mobilizing voters, particularly those who might not have voted in the previous election.
• With eight days until the election, the polls remain tight, suggesting a close race.
• Harris's national lead has dwindled to a single percentage point.
• The national vote will not determine the winner, as the outcome hinges on the key battleground states.