US Election: Trump and Harris in Crucial Battleground Push

In a final, high-stakes push for votes, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump began a hectic sweep across key U.S. swing states on Sunday. With less than 48 hours until Election Day, both campaigns are vying for an edge in what promises to be a fiercely contested presidential race.

At a rally in Pennsylvania, Trump urged supporters to take action. “The fate of our nation is in your hands. On Tuesday, you have to stand up,” he stated, while repeating claims of election fraud.

According to AFP, over 76 million Americans have already cast their ballots, bringing the race down to the wire. More states are polling as close in this election as in any recent race, highlighting the tight competition.

The campaign’s final days have been marked by contrasting styles and visions, with the last New York Times/Siena poll showing marginal changes in the battleground states but remaining within the margin of error.

Harris, focusing on securing Democratic-leaning Great Lakes states, spent Sunday campaigning in Michigan, with stops in Detroit, Pontiac, and a rally at Michigan State University. Trump’s itinerary centered on Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Georgia – three highly influential states in the Electoral College system.

Trump, expected to challenge unfavorable results, cited isolated voting irregularities as evidence of widespread “cheating.” “They are fighting so hard to steal this damn thing,” he declared to his Pennsylvania audience.

The Harris campaign faced backlash from a large Arab-American population in Michigan due to criticism over the administration’s handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza. Polls also show a decline in Black support, though Harris’s team is encouraged by a high turnout among women, spurred by concerns over reproductive rights.

In a surprise appearance on “Saturday Night Live,” Harris drew laughs alongside comedian Maya Rudolph, boosting her visibility as she embraced her “fun aunt” persona. The campaign also booked a two-minute ad during NFL games, pledging unity and a “brighter future for all Americans.”

Saturday’s Des Moines Register poll showed Harris leading in Iowa, a state Trump previously won decisively. Trump dismissed the findings, calling it a “fake poll” during his Pennsylvania rally.