The Republican party is still struggling to navigate the issue of abortion in key races, with comments from Ohio GOP Senate candidate Bernie Moreno highlighting the party’s challenges. Meanwhile, Democratic campaigns are launching TV ads on abortion, putting pressure on Republicans. The GOP is trying to avoid the mistakes of 2020, when they failed to counter abortion attacks effectively.
Chief political analyst Chuck Todd examines the race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, noting that Harris has been gaining ground and closing the gap on issues like the economy and the border. However, Trump has seen increased support among Latino voters, creating a jump ball race with a slight advantage to Harris.
In other news, both Trump and Harris are now receiving presidential-level protections from the Secret Service due to specific threats. A bipartisan report found that mistakes were made in preventing the assassination attempt on Trump in Pennsylvania. A Secret Service agent has been placed on leave following misconduct allegations involving a Harris staffer. The House passed a funding bill to avert a government shutdown, removing a voter citizenship proposal demanded by Trump. Harris outlined new investments in manufacturing during an economic speech.
Overall, the race between Harris and Trump remains tight, with Harris leading in defining herself to voters. The focus is on how the remaining undecided voters will break, as both candidates continue to campaign in the final weeks before the election.
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