In this edition of From the Politics Desk, national political correspondent Steve Kornacki discusses Donald Trump’s standing among Puerto Rican voters, particularly in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He highlights how Trump improved his support among Hispanics, including Puerto Ricans, in 2020 and how this support could have an impact on the election results in key swing states like Pennsylvania. Kornacki also mentions Osceola County in Florida, a majority-Hispanic area where Trump made significant gains in 2020.
Senior national politics reporter Mat Dixon explores how Trump is at risk of overshadowing his closing argument with controversial statements and rhetoric. Despite trying to focus on policy positions during campaign rallies in battleground states, Trump’s inflammatory remarks tend to dominate the narrative. The article also touches on Kamala Harris’ closing message and emphasizes the challenge for both sides in convincing voters of their vision for the country.
In addition to these analyses, the newsletter provides updates on notable quotes, election fraud allegations, potential post-election legal cases for Trump, and other campaign-related news. The newsletter also mentions how Trump’s strength in New York could impact down-ballot races and previews the 147 ballot measures across 41 states that voters will decide on Election Day. Overall, the newsletter offers insightful commentary on the current political landscape and the final stretch of the 2020 election campaign.
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