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Republicans Have Slight Edge In Florida Early Voting

Published November 1, 2016 at 12:12 PM EDT
Supporters of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump wave signs as Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton greets supporters outside an early voting station in Pompano Beach, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016. (Andrew Harnik/AP)
Supporters of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump wave signs as Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton greets supporters outside an early voting station in Pompano Beach, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016. (Andrew Harnik/AP)

In the battleground state of Florida, the Real Clear Politics average of polls shows Donald Trump climbing to close to a one percentage point lead over Hillary Clinton, and so far Republicans have a slight edge in early voting ballots.

Miami-based journalist Marc Caputo joins Here & Now‘s Robin Young to discuss why Florida is a such an important state for both candidates, and which way voters are leaning with just a week to go before Nov. 8.

Guest

Marc Caputo, senior writer for Politico, based in Florida. He tweets @MarcACaputo.

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