Harris and Trump Rally in Wisconsin: A Dead Heat in the Key Battleground State
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump held dueling rallies in Wisconsin on Wednesday, a significant day leading up to next week’s election. Wisconsin, a key swing state, is where Biden narrowly won in 2020, flipping it from a traditional Republican stronghold.
Dueling Rallies Reflect Tight Race
Both candidates sought to rally their base as polls show the race to be extremely close. According to a new poll from Marquette University Law School, Harris and Trump are neck and neck, with the vice president leading by just one percent.
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Harris’s rally in Madison drew a full house at the Alliant Energy Center, with performances by musicians like Gracie Abrams, Mumford & Sons, and Remi Wolf warming up the crowd. Meanwhile, Trump’s event at the Resch Center in Ashwaubenon, near Green Bay, attracted notable former Green Bay quarterback Brett Favre.
Attendee Numbers: Catching the Eye
The tight race has heightened interest in the number of attendees. Reports suggest Harris’s venue was largely full, while Trump’s event saw limited empty seats. Both camps have been scrutinizing the competitors’ successes, with Harris drawing high numbers and Trump consistently boosting his turnouts.
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Each side conjectured the number of attendees and their campaign sizes. James Singer, Harris rapid response advisor, shared a video of a relatively not-as-full Trump’s rally, asserting Trump’s event was "lotta empty seats." Meanwhile, Trump’s campaign highlights rally attendance, suggesting routinely high figures.
In Dispute: Trump’s Claims vs. Facts
Trump has a history of inflating claims regarding attendance, averaging around 5,600 guests, while Harris’s latest rally boasted 75,000 attendees. The average Harris rally has drawn nearly 13,400 spectators, showcasing significant tune-out rates and record-breaking attendance claims.
A Race to the Finish Line
In the closing days before Election Day, both candidates have been heavily invested in winning over Wisconsin. Harris’s average lead in Wisconsin polls is just 0.7 percent against Republicans—a stark tightrope between victory and defeat.
Call to Action:
As Election Day approaches, the race in Wisconsin remains fiercely contentious. Stay tuned for updates and vote wisely to shape the critical future of your state.
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