[WATCH] US Election 2024: Who’s in the lead?

MANILA, Philippines – Democratic nominee Kamala Harris has the momentum, coming off a successful fund raising blitz, hand-picking running mate Tim Walz, and firing up the machinery in the Democratic National Convention.

Harris’ campaign has so far been heavy on the feel-good vibes, but many voters said they don’t know her and she needs to give more interviews, talk about her campaign promises, and go beyond the sugar high.

Meanwhile, her Republican rival Donald Trump hasn’t changed his playbook – he has been mudslinging and spewing misogyny – instead of hammering on issues that made the American public unhappy with the Biden administration: immigration, the economy, and inflation.

Analysts on MSNBC said CNN ratings skyrocketed when Harris and Walz were on air – but will interest translate to votes?

The biggest blow yet to Trump’s campaign: Republican stalwart and former Vice President Dick Cheney said he will vote for Harris, “There has never been an individual who is a greater threat to our republic than Donald Trump.”

Watch this explainer from multimedia producer Cara Oliver. – Rappler.com

Presenter: Cara Angeline Oliver
Producer, writer: Beth Frondoso
Videographer: Jeff Digma
Video editor: Jaene Zaplan
Graphics artists: Alyssa Arizabal, Nico Villarete, Andoy Edoria