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Live from NPR News in Washington. I'm Lakshmi Singh.

More than 53 million as of this morning that's the number of early votes cast less than a week before

election day according to the University of Florida's election lab both

campaigns have been receiving backlash over the most recent damaging rhetoric

that could cost votes.

Former President Trump's pursuit of Latino votes is overshadowed by outcry over crude and racist

remarks at his New York rally, including a comedians joke that Puerto Rico was a floating island of garbage.

Last night, Trump told Fox News channels Sean Hannity, quote,

I can't imagine it's a big deal.

Then there is President Biden's outrage response to that joke, which backfired when he seemed

a level an insult against Trump's supporters.

He later clarified that was not the intention.

And today a joint-based Andrew is a Democratic nominee Vice President Harris also reacted.

I strongly disagree with any criticism of people based on who they vote for.

Labor unions are blanketing swing states deploying canvassers to knock on millions of doors.

NPR's Andrea Shoe reports some unions say it's working.

Labor unions have poured far more resources into this presidential election that in years past

in a bid to get Kamla Harris elected.

While the first phase was all about persuasion, Danny Bauter,

...