This American presidential election has been unusual, with striking events such as assassination attempts against former President Donald Trump and the late withdrawal of President Joe Biden from the race, followed by Vice President Kamala Harris’ nomination.
Crucial to each candidate’s efforts to appeal to voters are their economic security strategies, especially in battleground states.
It goes without saying that the contest is fought over Electoral College votes. No matter how much support a candidate gains in their party’s strongholds, this does not change the number of Electoral College votes they receive, so both parties are focusing heavily on the swing states where the outcome could go either way.
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