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2024 US Election: Final Day
Closing arguments from Trump and Harris, final poll predictions, legal challenges, and concerns about election day violence.
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Us PoliticsElectionViolenceCampaignCandidates
Republican PartyDemocratic PartyGreen Party
Donald TrumpKamala HarrisJoe RoganJd VanceJill Stein
- How did Kamala Harris and Donald Trump conclude their campaigns?
- Kamala Harris ended her campaign with rallies emphasizing hope and a new generation of leadership, contrasting with Donald Trump's darker, more divisive tone.
- What legal challenges emerged in the final days of the campaign?
- Legal challenges regarding Elon Musk's voter sweepstakes and absentee ballot deadlines were addressed, and the Harris campaign prepared for potential efforts to discredit election results.
- What were some key events and statements from Trump's final rallies?
- Donald Trump's final rallies involved threats, personal attacks, and praise for Jill Stein, while celebrating his endorsement from Joe Rogan. His running mate, JD Vance, continued his misogynistic attacks on Harris.
- What were the latest poll predictions and betting market indicators?
- Nate Silver's final forecast predicted Harris winning in a majority of simulations, while polls showed a tight race in key swing states. Betting markets show a shrinking lead for Trump.
- What preparations were being made in anticipation of potential election day violence?
- Concerns about potential election day violence led to preparations by state National Guards and the installation of panic buttons in some polling places; Democratic secretaries of state contacted social media companies regarding inflammatory content.