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Democrats and Republicans are hitting key messages on the campaign trail in the final push before the election. Issues like the economy, crime and abortion are top of mind for voters, but President Biden continues to hone in on the threats to democracy. For a transcript, click here . You may also choose another story from the newscast by clicking the link below and answering the following questions:
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