Key Insights from POLITICO's Campaign Reporters

In a post-election analysis, POLITICO's campaign reporters discuss the key factors that influenced the recent presidential election. The economy and immigration emerged as dominant issues, overshadowing other campaign events like celebrity endorsements and assassination attempts. Kamala Harris's performance was notably weaker than her predecessors, with debates on whether her race and gender played a role. The assassination attempt on Trump galvanized his base, while the Democratic message struggled to resonate with voters concerned about inflation and cost of living.