DURHAM: Hillary Clinton has soared to a 12-point lead over Donald Trump in the race for the White House, a new poll showed on Sunday, as the Democratic presidential frontrunner stepped up efforts to see her party make gains in Congress.
The 68-year-old Clinton — in swing state North Carolina on Sunday after two stops in another key battleground, Pennsylvania — definitely has the momentum with 16 days to go before Election Day.
The former secretary of state is reaching out to undecided Republicans and independents and has said she will focus on boosting Democratic candidates in House and Senate races, with control of Congress up for grabs.
“We’re talking about what’s at stake in the election, drawing contrast, but we’re giving people something to vote for — not just against,” Clinton said late Saturday.
Her message of inclusion comes in sharp contrast to the biting attacks of her 70-year-old Republican rival, who has seen dismal poll numbers since a string of women came forward to accuse him of past sexual misconduct.
On Saturday, he threatened during a policy speech to sue the “liars” who have made the claims, and has repeatedly stirred controversy by refusing to say he will accept the result of the November 8 election, calling the process “rigged.” In the home stretch, both candidates are making their final arguments to voters who will choose a successor to President Barack Obama.
Published in Dawn, October 24th, 2016
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