The Wall Street Journal

Harris and Trump rush to overcome vulnerabilities

Harris and Trump rush to overcome vulnerabilities
Democrat Kamala Harris's campaign has emphasised the need for hope and unity. (Image: Getty)
The Wall Street Journal
By Ken ThomasRepublican Donald Trump used the final hours of his US presidential campaign to paint a bleak picture of the nation being “conquered” by his political opponents and migrants, often proudly veering into dark rhetoric and a list of grievances. Democrat Kamala Harris presented an upbeat message that focused on a “new way forward” – and purposely avoided naming her rival.The conflicting messages by the two presidential nominees reveal their opposing bets on how to appeal to a divided nation as the ele...

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