In Georgia, Clinton has an average lead of nearly 2 percentage points, according to the publication. Rebecca DeHart, executive director of the Georgia Democratic Party, confirmed that she heard from Clinton campaign officials Monday night. The move by the Clinton campaign suggests a bid to expand the number of battleground states in play in November. In recent weeks, the Clinton campaign has taken several steps aimed at expanding its reach beyond traditional Democratic voters. Neither state was among an initial batch of states the Clinton campaign has targeted with television advertising and money for larger field staffs.

Source: Washington Post August 09, 2016 13:08 UTC