U.S Elections: This is a very close race between Trump and Harris, says ex-Obama advisor David Axelrod

David Axelrod, a former senior advisor to the Obama White House, talks with CNN's Michael Smerconish about the most recent developments surrounding Trump's sentencing hearing and what he believes the opposing campaigns should be doing to prepare for the debate. Axelrod analyzes how RFK's most recent victory, having two important state ballots removed, may help a specific candidate.

He emphasizes how close the election is, especially in key battleground states like Michigan and North Carolina. Axelrod asserts that the results in these states may have a significant impact on how the contest plays out and may even eliminate some candidates from consideration. Trump's survival strategy appears to centre on delaying proceedings until after the election, hoping to sidestep any potential legal consequences.

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Kennedy's presence, particularly in states like North Carolina and Michigan, may have two effects, as Axelrod notes. This is a very close race, and nobody should make any mistake, says David. This is going to go right down the wire, and these battleground states are going to go right down the wire, and anything that makes a marginal difference in the outcome is significant. David further points out that once Kamala became the candidate, much of Kennedy’s democratic support melted away, and what was left was sort of hardcore anti-vaxxers conspiracy theory buffs who were more likely if they voted to gravitate to Trump than Harris. So Kennedy’s name on the ballot on balance helps Harris more than Trump because he takes a few more Trump voters, and it will be determinative.

David believes that Harris dodges scrutiny, whereas Trump is an improv artist, and he is going to be the same as the previous six times in the presidential debate. He agrees that Trump is less disciplined. He has participated in the highest number of presidential debates until now. But Trump has been off his game since Harris got in the race. Trump is fearful of her for someone who looks and sounds good on TV. She is raising a lot of money, and he has been acting out since she got into the race. Harris is going to use his negative energy to her advantage.

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David points out that Harris has been doing scripted events and has not done many media interactions. The presidential debate is going to be her biggest test and going to be her biggest event. Harris is going to be scrutinized there. She has to come prepared.

David says this race is as tight as a tick. Harris can pick up a lot of ground here if she continues to introduce herself to the American people, talk about the future, and answer their questions. Most importantly, she needs to focus on where she wants to lead the country. He doesn’t think the majority of Americans want to vote for Donald Trump. They want to know if she’s an acceptable alternative. This is the biggest opportunity, and she will have to answer these questions and create a contrast that may work for her ultimately.

FAQs

How does Trump plan to handle his legal problems?
To avert legal repercussions, Trump is trying to postpone legal actions until after the election.

How might the election be affected by RFK's recent victories?
Kennedy's state victories may have changed the makeup of the electorate, which might have helped Harris by drawing some Trump supporters.