Pennsylvania: Five facts about Erie County

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

68% : Here are five facts about the county, which could be pivotal in the November 5 presidential election between Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris:- Turnout critical -The Covid-19 pandemic saw heightened interest in the 2020 presidential election, with Trump increasing his vote numbers -- by 6,800 -- from when he beat Hillary Clinton four years before.
66% : But by winning in 2016, Trump became Erie County's first Republican victor since Ronald Reagan in 1980 and 1984.
47% : "- Suburbs matter -Map locating Erie County in the US state of PennsylvaniaThe 2024 contest is likely to see the city of Erie back Harris - Biden won all 63 urban precincts in 2020 - with Trump again dominating in rural areas.
27% : What lies in the balance are suburbs such as Millcreek Township near the city, where Biden was favored four years ago, but which Trump won in 2016.
23% : "Gloomy attitudes among Democrats about the Biden candidacy, due to his signs of aging and poor poll numbers, and resignation to a potential loss to Trump, have quickly switched to enthusiasm and optimism about the Harris ticket.
23% : "To many voters in Erie County and elsewhere, Trump now seems like the gloomy relic of a past age who may be too old to be president.

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