We begin this hour with just 100 days until the election and a presidential race that's been completely upended since President Biden exited the race just one week ago. In just the past week, Vice President Kamala Harris cemented her support in the Democratic Party, raised millions of dollars, and signed up an army of volunteers in key swing states. She's also effectively erased former President Donald Trump's polling lead seen in senior data. Reporter Harry Inten is joining us now to run the numbers. And, Harry, it does come down to the numbers in all of this. So where do we stand nationally with 100 days to go?

Tight, tight, tight. You know, hundred days ago. I can't believe we've finally gotten here. All right, this is Trump versus Harris nationally. Look, I think the thing that I want to sort of get down in here and sort of point out is the Harris Trump race has actually been fairly steady. You can see this pre Biden dropout. You had Trump plus two. Look at where we are this week. Trump plus one. Again, a race with no clear leader being the key thing here. But the big change, the big change, Jessica, is the fact that Democrats made that change from Biden to Harris. Why do I say it's the big change? It's because this than normal in a year in which the unexpected, I honestly think should be expected.I think that is good advice for everyone out there. Harry Inten, thank you so much. We appreciate it.Thank you.Joining us now with more on all of this, Illinois democratic congressman Raja, Christian morthy. Congressman, thanks so much for being here with us. It is wild what a difference a week makes. And just seven days ago is when President Biden dropped out of this race. Why do you think the Harris campaign, or how do you think the Harris campaign has been able to have such a strong start, a historically strong start in this really historic moment, jumping in, in the middle of this race?You're absolutely right. The burst of enthusiasm, energy and vitality in this campaign are staggering. I was up in Wisconsin yesterday. I led volunteers from Illinois and from my district up to Wisconsin to canvass for her. And we had carloads of people who made the trek. I think it's because of two things. One, because of who Kamala Harris is, and two, because of the message that she has very consistently delivered, namely that this is an election about the future, not about the past, and not about relitigating old grievances or even past election results. And also that, you know, Kamala Harris is really focused on people's priorities. You know, how do you educate your children? How do you make sure we can access high quality, affordable health care? And how do we equip people with the skills necessary to take jobs of the future? So those all resonate very much with the american public and certainly my constituents.And she said herself, she considers herself the underdog in this race. And she talked about that to supporters over the weekend, that they're going to have to fight really hard. Even with all of this momentum, even with all of this money, she still considers herself to be the underdog. How do you think they best move the needle in these battleground states?I think consistently hammering home the choice between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump with regard to a number of issues. Let's just take health care, for example. You know, Trump keeps talking about rolling back the Inflation Reduction act, which provides $35 a month insulin to seniors. This is like a staple, you know, issue for a lot of people, not only seniors, but the families of those seniors. And this is just a choice that people have to make. Do you want dollar 35 a month insulin or do you not? I think it's clear that people want that. And so Kamala Harris continuing to talk about that to people is important. A second choice is what kind of country do we want? Do we want one where it doesn't matter the color of your skin or where you're from or how you pray or whom you love or the number of letters in your name. There are 29 in mind. Jessica, I think people want a country that is inclusive, one that welcomes people from all across the planet over here to contribute to the american dream. Of course, I think Kamala Harris is groundbreaking in so many ways.But I think people want a country that doesn't hate people because of their diversity, but welcomes diversity.And listen, the Republicans and the former President Donald Trump are racing to really try to define her both to their base, but their base is already really with them, mostly to these independent voters. Right. That could maybe swing either way in these swing states. They're trying to paint her as ultra liberal. They're really leaning on her record and some of the things she said and then also, too specifically immigration, the border, how does she combat this? How does she address this?Well, I think that, you know, some of their, some of their attacks are just not landing, Jessica. I think, you know, Donald Trump calling her evil and using rhetoric, which is quite dangerous in my opinion, doesn't really resonate with independent voters. I was with a group of Gen. Z folks this morning, and that type of language really kind of not only turns them off, but it doesn't really address their legitimate concerns about the future. And so I think that Kamala Harris obviously should address legitimate concerns such as the border. And I think she is, we need to address the border. We need to also address the legal immigration system. And Donald Trump has been obstructing a legitimate legislative deal in Congress to do that. And then secondly, she should continue to hammer home her policies, her thoughts, her approach to dealing with the legitimate everyday concerns of Americans, the kitchen table topics that they are most concerned about.

than normal in a year in which the unexpected, I honestly think should be expected.

I think that is good advice for everyone out there. Harry Inten, thank you so much. We appreciate it.

Thank you.

Joining us now with more on all of this, Illinois democratic congressman Raja, Christian morthy. Congressman, thanks so much for being here with us. It is wild what a difference a week makes. And just seven days ago is when President Biden dropped out of this race. Why do you think the Harris campaign, or how do you think the Harris campaign has been able to have such a strong start, a historically strong start in this really historic moment, jumping in, in the middle of this race?

You're absolutely right. The burst of enthusiasm, energy and vitality in this campaign are staggering. I was up in Wisconsin yesterday. I led volunteers from Illinois and from my district up to Wisconsin to canvass for her. And we had carloads of people who made the trek. I think it's because of two things. One, because of who Kamala Harris is, and two, because of the message that she has very consistently delivered, namely that this is an election about the future, not about the past, and not about relitigating old grievances or even past election results. And also that, you know, Kamala Harris is really focused on people's priorities. You know, how do you educate your children? How do you make sure we can access high quality, affordable health care? And how do we equip people with the skills necessary to take jobs of the future? So those all resonate very much with the american public and certainly my constituents.

And she said herself, she considers herself the underdog in this race. And she talked about that to supporters over the weekend, that they're going to have to fight really hard. Even with all of this momentum, even with all of this money, she still considers herself to be the underdog. How do you think they best move the needle in these battleground states?

I think consistently hammering home the choice between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump with regard to a number of issues. Let's just take health care, for example. You know, Trump keeps talking about rolling back the Inflation Reduction act, which provides $35 a month insulin to seniors. This is like a staple, you know, issue for a lot of people, not only seniors, but the families of those seniors. And this is just a choice that people have to make. Do you want dollar 35 a month insulin or do you not? I think it's clear that people want that. And so Kamala Harris continuing to talk about that to people is important. A second choice is what kind of country do we want? Do we want one where it doesn't matter the color of your skin or where you're from or how you pray or whom you love or the number of letters in your name. There are 29 in mind. Jessica, I think people want a country that is inclusive, one that welcomes people from all across the planet over here to contribute to the american dream. Of course, I think Kamala Harris is groundbreaking in so many ways.

But I think people want a country that doesn't hate people because of their diversity, but welcomes diversity.

And listen, the Republicans and the former President Donald Trump are racing to really try to define her both to their base, but their base is already really with them, mostly to these independent voters. Right. That could maybe swing either way in these swing states. They're trying to paint her as ultra liberal. They're really leaning on her record and some of the things she said and then also, too specifically immigration, the border, how does she combat this? How does she address this?

Well, I think that, you know, some of their, some of their attacks are just not landing, Jessica. I think, you know, Donald Trump calling her evil and using rhetoric, which is quite dangerous in my opinion, doesn't really resonate with independent voters. I was with a group of Gen. Z folks this morning, and that type of language really kind of not only turns them off, but it doesn't really address their legitimate concerns about the future. And so I think that Kamala Harris obviously should address legitimate concerns such as the border. And I think she is, we need to address the border. We need to also address the legal immigration system. And Donald Trump has been obstructing a legitimate legislative deal in Congress to do that. And then secondly, she should continue to hammer home her policies, her thoughts, her approach to dealing with the legitimate everyday concerns of Americans, the kitchen table topics that they are most concerned about.