Five Days Before the U.S. Elections; Hillary Clinton Leads in Crucial States

Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton is leading over her Republican rival in most key battleground states just five days before the U.S. presidential election. According to American media reports, Ms. Clinton is not only ahead in several important states but also holds a better position in nationwide polls compared to Donald Trump. A joint poll by The New York Times and CBS News, released on Thursday, November 4, indicates that the Democratic nominee is leading the presidential race with 45% of the votes, while Mr. Trump is garnering 42% of voter support. Meanwhile, the White House announced that the presence of the U.S. President in Ms. Clinton's campaign will continue. Barack Obama delivered a speech in the important state of Florida on Thursday in favor of Ms. Clinton. On Wednesday, he questioned Donald Trump's background in Columbus, Ohio, stating that placing Mr. Trump in the position of a 'champion of the working class' is a false notion. Mr. Obama, who dismisses Trump's criticisms without naming him, added, 'Those who are voting for the first time may feel concern and doubt in the face of the Republican candidate's words, but I boldly say that Hillary Clinton will be a very good president for America. She is not only hardworking but also pays great attention to the people's demands. I have complete confidence in her, and if it were otherwise, I would never support her.' On the other hand, Donald Trump, the Republican candidate and one of four contenders to succeed Obama, continues his attacks against Hillary Clinton, questioning her character. During his campaign in Florida, he told his supporters, 'Hillary Clinton has completely lost her senses, and we do not want such a person.' He also claimed that he would win the election in Florida, a state considered a swing state that could be crucial for Trump's political future. Hillary Clinton, in the final days of her presidential campaign, has attacked her Republican rival, calling him merely a visual character and poster-like. She stated at a rally on Wednesday, 'Now that there are only a few days left until the election, we must once again ask Donald Trump to clarify his tax records. His 2015 tax records are not under IRS review, and there is no problem in presenting them; the American people have the right to know the details of his financial activities and to understand who he has business relations with, especially how much trade he has with the Russians.' According to a report by the German news agency, Ms. Clinton will conduct her final campaign with the Obama family in the key state of Pennsylvania. The spokesperson for the Democratic candidate's campaign also announced her final campaign on Monday, which will feature former President Bill Clinton, Ms. Clinton's husband, and prominent figures from the Democratic Party.