Democrats plagued by ‘existential dread’ as Trump keeps race on razor’s edge

Published October 21, 2024 7:00am ET



Democratic euphoria over Vice President Kamala Harris has been replaced by panic as former President Donald Trump makes marginal gains in a close presidential race.

Democrats find themselves in much better place than two months ago, when President Joe Biden trailed Trump across the battleground map. Harris has pulled within the margin of error from Pennsylvania to Wisconsin since taking over the ticket.

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