Trump and Harris ramp up final voter appeals as election day nears

edition.cnn.com October 7, 2024, 05:00 PM UTC

Summary: With less than a month until Election Day, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are making their final appeals to voters in the 2024 campaign. The political landscape has shifted significantly since last year.

The October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks have strained U.S.-Israel relations and intensified political divides in the U.S. President Biden's support for Israel has led to significant military actions and domestic unrest, impacting the election dynamics.

Biden's decision to back Harris after abandoning his reelection bid has added to the political upheaval. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East and rising antisemitism are influencing voter sentiments as the election approaches.

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