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Kamala Harris: Still the Underdog

2024/9/6
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As the final campaign sprint begins, the race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is essentially a toss-up, with Harris holding a slim lead in national polls but facing tight margins in swing states. Her campaign manager has even labeled them the “underdogs.” Harris has more room to grow her support compared to Trump, and the upcoming debate presents a crucial opportunity for her to connect with undecided voters and potentially shift the race's dynamics.
  • The presidential race is a toss-up, with Harris holding a small national lead but facing tight margins in swing states.
  • Harris is considered the underdog by her campaign manager.
  • The upcoming debate is a critical opportunity for Harris to gain ground on Trump.
  • A strong debate performance could significantly impact the race's trajectory.

Shownotes Transcript

As the final campaign sprint begins, both candidates roll out plans on the issue that matters most to undecided voters: the economy. Republican truth-teller Liz Cheney throws her support behind Kamala Harris, while other Republicans quietly cross their fingers for a Trump defeat—even as Harris and Walz remain, in their campaign manager’s words, “clear underdogs.” Then, CNN’s Dana Bash joins the show to talk about the debate that changed everything and what to expect in next week’s big face-off.

 

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