2024 GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump has spent much of the race driving enthusiasm among his hardcore MAGA base.
Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, in contrast, has made a concerted effort to reach non-Democratic voters, from independents to Never Trump conservatives.
With Election Night only days away, national and battleground state polls are showing no clear frontrunner. Trump has small single-digit leads in some polls; Harris is slightly ahead in others.
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Pundits, in the home stretch, are debating which candidate has the lowest "ceiling" and who still has room for expansion.
Journalist Mark Halperin, in a November 1 post on X, formerly Twitter, wrote, "There is now a 'widespread' 'belief' among lobbyists etc that Trump has 'stalled.' No idea what has caused this belief exactly. DEVELOPING….."
Conservative political consultant Jay Chabria responded, "Lobbyists are the absolute worst pundits. Both in DC and around state capitals. Most of them haven't been on a campaign in decades if they have ever at all."
Democratic insider Pete Holmberg tweeted, "When super smart people are in opposition, ingenious moves are inevitable. If operatives on the Harris side weren't busy cultivating a 'Trump has stalled' narrative right now, they would be guilty of political malpractice."
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