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The Briefing

US election latest and ballot cybersecurity

Nov 5, 2024
This episode features Chris Chermak, Monocle Radio's senior news editor in Washington, and Bruno Kaufman, who reports from Arizona. They delve into the significance of swing states and direct democracy’s role in driving voter engagement. Sally Leavesley discusses urgent cybersecurity threats to ballot integrity, while Steve Chang analyzes China's strategic view of the election. Ewan Potts updates listeners on the resolution of the Boeing workers' strike—providing a snapshot of the interconnection between local and national events as America heads to the polls.
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Quick takeaways

  • The significance of key battleground state Pennsylvania is evident as both Trump and Harris intensify their campaign efforts to secure votes.
  • Growing ballot initiatives in states like Arizona reflect an evolving political landscape where citizens increasingly influence key social issues directly.

Deep dives

Election Dynamics and Candidate Strategies

Both candidates, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, focused heavily on Pennsylvania in their final campaign pushes, reflecting its critical importance in deciding the election outcome. Trump's rallies exhibited a blend of confident and desperate energy, with supporters exhibiting high expectations despite concerns about the tight race. Conversely, Harris's approach was more methodical, encouraging turnout while maintaining a message of hope and progress, even amidst the nervousness among her supporters. The dynamic tension between the two campaigns highlights the unpredictable nature of this election, shaped by voters' historical memory of past surprises.

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