Albert R. Hunt, Columnist

What to Watch For in the Election's Homestretch

Both candidates have big liabilities, so much may hinge on turnout.

September 4, 2016 at 3:07 PM UTC

Albert R. Hunt is a former Bloomberg Opinion columnist. He was the executive editor of Bloomberg News, before which he was a reporter, bureau chief and executive Washington editor at the Wall Street Journal.

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