“Pretend we’re slightly behind.”That’s how Donald Trump implored his supporters to behave as they get ready to vote in swing-state Florida. I’m Christina Bellantoni, this is Essential Politics, and the stakes are high for both campaigns with just days to go until the election is over. The Democratic nominee is moving down the final stretch with a small lead, while the Republican scrambles to find a way to flip blue states. Check our daily USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times tracking poll at the top of the politics page. The initiative is supported by 58% of likely voters, while 35% are opposed, according to a new USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times poll.

Source: Los Angeles Times November 03, 2016 09:56 UTC