Campaign Trail’s Final Leg & Swing State Dark Money | 10.25.24
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Deep Dive
Why is the race between Trump and Harris so tight?
Nationally, Harris's lead is 0.2%, and Trump is ahead in all seven battlegrounds by an average of 0.9%.
Why did Kamala Harris call Donald Trump a fascist?
Harris made the assertion during a CNN town hall, directly responding to a question.
Why is a left-wing dark money group accused of funneling foreign cash into U.S. elections?
The 1630 Fund exploits a loophole allowing foreign billionaires to fund state ballot initiatives, driving liberal turnout.
Why did Trump hold a private prayer summit with faith leaders?
Trump asked faith leaders to pray for him, emphasizing their access to real power in a challenging time for the country.
Why are some Christian voters being urged to participate in the election?
Speakers at a Trump rally highlighted the importance of faith and urged Christians not to sit out the election, citing 32 million churchgoers potentially staying home.
Why did a former model come forward with allegations against Trump now?
The model felt compelled to speak after Trump vehemently denied the allegations, which she claims occurred in 1993.
Why did a former chief of staff accuse Trump of praising Nazi generals?
John Kelly claimed Trump had praised Nazi generals during his time in the White House, suggesting he prefers a dictator approach to government.
Why did Harris pledge to continue building the border wall?
Harris agreed to a bipartisan bill to earmark $650 million for the wall, pledging to strengthen and secure the border.
- Harris's lead in the RealClear polling average is 0.2%.
- Trump is technically ahead in all seven battlegrounds, with an average lead of 0.9%.
- Harris called Trump a fascist during a CNN town hall.
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