Election Expert Steve Kornacki Explains Kamala Harris, Donald Trump and the 2024 Race

With just two days to go, Dan sits down with Election Night guru and NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki for a pre-election deep dive. Steve breaks down the state of the race, shares insights on key battleground states, trends among key voter groups, and which counties he's watching to signal election night outcomes. Then, Steve and Dan dig into close Senate and House races, plus some quirks in ballot-counting that could affect how quickly we get results.

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[MRICCI]

Steve Kornacki is ineffably fascinating — I can't look away
Dan, thanks so much for these extra shows, they've all been excellent!

[wynn]

I’m a blue dot in a deep red coastal county in NC. If local social media is a barometer, expect surprises in NC. Trump is increasingly unpopular here. Robinson definitely has/had an impact. Women, in particular, are very vocal about this election. I’m optimistic and not nauseous.

[carmencolon]

Steve Kornacki THE BEST OF THE BEST. Honorable man. Trustworthy. Humble. ❤❤❤❤

[sunnymoondog]

I am in Kansas and I do phone banking in swingstates. I have had success getting people to vote and vote for Harris, even when they know I'm from Kansas. If they are lonely, I'll chat for a long time.... Those folks will often tell me I've changed their minds.

[adampreslar]

Dem living in London here. Mailed my ballot in for KH! Sorry it was to Illinois. I would love to wake up to some good news on

[bessmahaneypilates]

My Steve Konacki crush is happening again!!! He is a genius of election information! LOVE IT!💙💙💙

[Lifatheparty]

My family and I moved to Cherokee county from all over the country. We added 7 new democratic voters this election. We are helping to shift the county left!

[krissyhimes]

Thank you Dan Pfeiffer ! Love the Pod!

[deepursley]

I AM 82 YEARS OLD AND HAVE WORKED FOR 60 YEARS TO EARN MY SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS VOTE BLUE

[jodie]

The Anne Seltzer poll is a significant poll that just came out last night giving Harris a 3 point lead in Iowa! She’s consistently been on the money for years. 🤞🏼💙🇺🇸

[cma]

Women save us. Sincerely, some guy in CA.

[riderouter]

Do NOT forget 2016. Do NOT get complacent. VOTE HARRIS/WALZ!!! VOTE BLUE DOWN THE BALLOT!!!

[GabrielMartinFlores]

Thank you guys! You rock! Love Steve and all your work too!!! Sent my Texan vote from London in October! Let’s do this!! SUPERHUGGS 💙💙💙💙

[your-local-axolotlandfrogg]

In 30 years of being a poll worker I’ve NEVER seen anything like this year. tRUMP supporters are voting early bc tRUMP gave them permission this year. Voters (older white women) who I’d think are tRUMP supporters are voting Harris.

[mousemuse]

Steve- you are a national treasure! Spending the night with you!!

[christineniering]

Thanking you both so much! Will be watching avidly from the U.K. on Tuesday!😊🙏

[kevinflynn]

Had you told me we would see Kamala Harris become a cultural figure, Joe Biden would drop out, and the final polls would show Harris narrowly ahead in Iowa, Wisconsin, Georgia, North Carolina, Nevada and others showing her in the lead in Pennsylvania and Michigan I would have said in what universe. Yet here we are. Please vote and get your friends involved let’s make this a reality.

[patimuth]

VOTE LIKE YOUR RIGHTS DEPEND ON IT BECAUSE THEY DO!!!💯☮️💙💙💙💙

[Felix-uwlf]

Please beat this freaking idiot. Vote blue. Best wishes from Germany💙

[LunarWingCloud]

I like Steve Kornacki, this man is devoted to his craft for stats and keeps bias out of the equation.

Man just loves his work and I respect it.