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CNN 5 Things

9 AM ET: Battleground poll, Blinken subpoenaed, 11 year old admits to killing & more

Sep 4, 2024
Antony Blinken, the Secretary of State, discusses being subpoenaed by the House regarding the Afghanistan withdrawal. He shares insights on the mixed results of a recent poll across key battleground states, highlighting the political climate. Meanwhile, Elon Musk is mentioned in tensions with Brazil's president over issues of free speech and misinformation. The episode also addresses alarming stories, including a tragic case of an 11-year-old boy who confessed to murder, alongside severe heat alerts impacting the West Coast.
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Quick takeaways

  • The latest CNN/SSRS poll reveals a divided sentiment in key battleground states, indicating a significant number of undecided voters that may affect the upcoming election outcome.
  • Extreme heat alerts are impacting the West Coast with record temperatures, highlighting the urgent need for cooling measures as millions face dangerous weather conditions.

Deep dives

Key Battleground States in the Election

A recent CNN SSRS poll highlights a mixed outlook across six crucial battleground states as the election approaches. In states like Wisconsin and Michigan, Harris holds a slight lead beyond the margin of error, while Trump leads similarly in Arizona. However, Georgia and Pennsylvania show no clear leader, with many voters still undecided, potentially impacting the overall election outcome significantly. Notably, Pennsylvania is a focal point due to its substantial electoral votes, with around 15% of likely voters across these states indicating they have not yet made a firm choice.

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