Both Biden and Trump are deeply unpopular. But they boast decisive polling advantages in two of the country's most salient debates. This week, they're intensifying efforts to wage the 2024 campaign on their party's home turf.
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Dystopian split-screen: Trump claims "bloodbath" as Biden seizes on abortion
Biden and Trump are painting increasingly dystopian portraits of their rival's second term, sounding the alarm over two issues — abortion and immigration — they each want to define the election.
The big picture
It's no coincidence that immigration and abortion rights rank as two of the top issues for swing voters.
Between the lines
Both sides have relied on emotional anecdotes to advance their political arguments.
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