Kamala Harris urged Americans on Wednesday to “stop pointing fingers at each other,” as she attempted to steer the conversation away from President Joe Biden’s remarks regarding Donald Trump’s supporters and the notion of “garbage.” Instead, her focus remained on her Republican rival as the election’s conclusion approached.
At the same time, Donald Trump expressed his admiration for former NFL player Brett Favre during a rally held in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Favre, a renowned quarterback for the Packers, was actively campaigning for Trump’s presidential candidacy in the lead-up to Election Day.
In other developments, a judge in Philadelphia is preparing to hear a case regarding Elon Musk’s controversial $1 million-a-day giveaway aimed at supporting Donald Trump’s campaign in key battleground states. The initiative, which operates under Musk’s political organization, is facing scrutiny from the local district attorney, Larry Krasner, who seeks to terminate the America PAC sweepstakes. A hearing is scheduled for Thursday, with Judge Angelo Foglietta set to review the motions in a courtroom at City Hall. Attorney Matthew Haverstick, who is part of the legal team representing the defendants, refrained from disclosing whether Musk would be present at the hearing.
Meanwhile, across the nation, individuals are inundated with text messages from both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, along with their respective supporters. The aggressive text messaging strategy being employed by both campaigns serves as an inexpensive method to engage potential voters and donors in the final stretch of the presidential race. However, many recipients have voiced their frustration, with attendees at recent rallies expressing a desire for the messaging barrage to end. Yet, it appears unlikely that the volume of texts will diminish before next week’s Election Day, and potentially beyond.
Voter sentiment is marked by anxiety and frustration as the election approaches. A recent survey from The AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research reveals that around 70% of Americans feel anxious or frustrated regarding the upcoming presidential campaign. Interestingly, while a similar proportion expresses interest in the election, only about one-third report feeling excited. Among the differing political affiliations, anxiety levels have slightly increased since the last election, with roughly 80% of Democrats indicating feelings of anxiety—up slightly from prior elections. Around two-thirds of Republicans also report similar sentiments, reflecting a moderate rise since the 2020 campaign.