With less than a week to go until the 2024 election, over 57.5 million Americans have already cast their votes, representing a significant portion of the total turnout for the 2020 elections. The Republican push for supporters to vote early seems to be working, as turnout in some states is indicating. Republican nominee Donald Trump, dressed in an orange hi-vis vest, criticized Democrats during a rally in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and promised to protect women. Meanwhile, Democratic nominee Kamala Harris appealed to first-time voters in Wisconsin, emphasizing the importance of issues like climate change and gun control.
Arnold Schwarzenegger announced his endorsement of Harris, while Bernie Sanders addressed concerns about voting for Harris due to the Biden administration’s stance on Israel’s war on Gaza. Trump refused to apologize for comments made about Puerto Rico, and a Pennsylvania judge sided with his campaign to extend in-person voting options. House Speaker Mike Johnson discussed potential healthcare reform if Trump wins, including abolishing Obamacare.
Elsewhere, a former congressional candidate was charged with stealing ballots during a voting system test in Indiana. A new poll showed that a majority of swing state voters do not believe Trump will accept defeat, and fear his supporters may turn to violence. Economic growth in the US slowed in the third quarter, and ballot boxes in Washington were attacked, with nearly 500 damaged ballots salvaged. As the election approaches, tensions continue to rise, with both campaigns fiercely competing for key battleground states.
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