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THE ALL-OR-NOTHING ELECTION IS ALMOST OVER. ARE AMERICANS READY FOR THE OUTCOME?

In the final weekend of a historically close and consequential presidential
campaign, everyone understands the stakes and the winner may be decided on the
margins.

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Former president Donald Trump campaigns in Allentown, Pennsylvania, on Oct. 29,
the same day that Vice President Kamala Harris gives a campaign speech on the
Ellipse in Washington. (Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post; Craig Hudson for The
Washington Post)
Analysis by Dan Balz
Updated November 2, 2024 at 10:25 a.m. EDT|Published November 2, 2024 at 5:00
a.m. EDT

In a matter of days, it will be over. Americans have been counting down for
months and are eager to get to the finish. Many are consumed by fear and
trepidation about the outcome of what they see as the most trying and
consequential presidential election in memory.


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Former president Donald Trump is fully known, through his record in office and
the promises he has made for a second term: retribution, revenge,
across-the-board tariffs and mass deportation of undocumented immigrants. As he
closes out his campaign, he is as dark as ever: unapologetic, threatening and
profane.


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