Final Efforts in the U.S. Presidential Election

In the United States, presidential candidates are focusing their efforts on crucial battleground states in the final moments before voting day. Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have brought all their forces into the campaign arena to attract the silent voters who are watching the political and advertising battle of the presidential candidates from near and far. Statistics indicate that while Clinton and Trump each have an advantage in several states, they are neck and neck in several crucial states. CNN has expressed the opinion that Hillary Clinton has rapidly shifted her campaign strategy to target African American voters, which is seen as a sign of a lack of enthusiasm for early voting among them, ringing alarm bells for Democrats. Consequently, all members of Hillary Clinton's campaign have focused on encouraging young people and African Americans to ensure their massive presence at polling stations. On Thursday, President Barack Obama, at one of the largest campaign rallies in Florida, addressed young people, saying, 'There are moments in life when history is at stake, opportunities where you can shape life for better or worse. This [election] is one of those moments, and it is in your hands. This incredible ability that each of you possesses.' Mr. Obama stated, 'Today you have the opportunity to reject divisive and shortsighted policies and elect the first female president in America, who embodies action and will be a role model for our children. Young people must understand that such an opportunity does not always arise.' The U.S. President, without naming Mrs. Clinton's electoral opponent, attacked Donald Trump and other Republicans, stating, 'You can't just be against us; you have to offer something as well.' Nevertheless, Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, continues his attacks against the Obama administration and primarily against Hillary Clinton, and his comments regarding a female president as commander-in-chief have been considered controversial and anti-woman. On Thursday night, during a speech in North Carolina, Donald Trump said, 'When I look at these great admirals, these great generals, and those who wear medals of honor, the thought of Mrs. Clinton being their commander is incomprehensible to me.' Donald Trump also questioned Hillary Clinton's leadership abilities, stating he cannot use that term for her. The Republican candidate added, 'I do not want to place this term in front of Clinton and Barack Obama's name, as under their so-called leadership, the Islamic State has become the greatest threat to Europe and America.' According to a statement published on Trump's website, his campaign will focus on Florida, New Hampshire, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Nevada, and North Carolina on Friday and Saturday, and on Sunday in Iowa, New Hampshire, and North Carolina. On election day, November 8, Mr. Trump will be stationed with his running mate Mike Pence at the Hilton Hotel in downtown New York. The areas covered by Mrs. Clinton and her powerful team, which includes President Obama, his vice president Joe Biden, and senators Tim Kaine, Bernie Sanders, and other prominent Democrats, are broader and include 11 states: Pennsylvania, Michigan, Florida, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado, New Hampshire, Ohio, and Massachusetts, continuing until election day on November 8. On that day, which will determine the fate of the U.S. presidential election, the Democratic presidential candidate will set up her team in a modern building in New York, not far from her rival Donald Trump's location.