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Trump and Harris Campaigns Intensify Amid Narrow Poll Margins

As Election Day nears, both candidates face unique challenges in appealing to key voter demographics and addressing campaign controversies.

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump gestures at a campaign rally at the Santander Arena, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, in Reading, Pa. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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LEFT: Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump smiles while speaking on a panel of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) convention in Chicago, Illinois, on July 31, 2024. RIGHT: Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris addresses members of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on September 17, 2024.

Overview

  • Donald Trump's campaign is focusing on young male voters, using a controversial 'alpha male' image that risks alienating women voters.
  • Kamala Harris is working to distinguish her candidacy from President Biden's while addressing concerns over her campaign's hurricane response.
  • Former President Obama is actively campaigning to boost Democratic support, particularly in critical 'blue wall' states like Pennsylvania.
  • Polls show Trump closing the gap in Michigan, a key battleground state, while Harris leads in other swing states like Wisconsin and Nevada.
  • Both candidates are employing media strategies to reach different demographics, with Harris appearing on talk shows and Trump focusing on conservative media.