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Harris, Trump make last push to reach voters in final hours

Season 2024 Episode 310 | 5m 36s

With only hours left for Kamala Harris and Donald Trump to reach voters, the candidates are crossing crucial states that could decide the election. More than 80 million Americans have already cast ballots and there are new signs of momentum for the vice president. But neither side is taking anything for granted in the waning hours of this unprecedented election cycle. Laura Barrón-López reports.

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