RNC Chair: GOP on Offense in Home Stretch of Tight 2024 Election

Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley says the party is confident in its chances heading into the final month of the presidential election, citing a strong ground game and the ability of former President Trump to generate free media.

With one month to go until Election Day on November 5, the Republican and Democratic parties are in a dead heat in the 2024 presidential election. Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley tells Fox News Digital that the GOP is "playing offense right now" and feels "very, very good about the map."

Vice President Kamala Harris, who replaced President Biden atop the Democratic ticket in mid-July, has enjoyed a surge in momentum and fundraising. However, Whatley downplayed the Democrats' financial advantage, noting that Trump was outraised in both the 2016 and 2020 elections.

RNC Chair: GOP on Offense in Home Stretch of Tight 2024 Election

The RNC chair emphasized that the party has the resources it needs to get its message out to voters. He also pointed to Trump's ability to capture free media, which he said is a "huge advantage for us."

Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison acknowledged that the election will be close but said the party is not taking any vote for granted. Harrison touted the Democrats' ground game, which he said includes over 2,000 coordinated staff in battleground states.

RNC Chair: GOP on Offense in Home Stretch of Tight 2024 Election

Veteran Democratic pollster Chris Anderson said that the plausible outcomes range from a narrow Electoral College victory for Trump to a modestly more comfortable victory for Harris. However, longtime Republican pollster Daron Shaw noted that the issue profile of the election continues to favor Trump.

Both parties are banking on their vice presidential running mates to help them win the election. Republican Sen. JD Vance of Ohio and Democratic Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota faced off in their only debate on October 1.

RNC Chair: GOP on Offense in Home Stretch of Tight 2024 Election

Veteran political scientist Wayne Lesperance said that the presidential contest is shaping up to be one of the closest in history, with the results likely to be slow-coming. Longtime Republican consultant Matt Gorman highlighted that the race is on track to be the tightest since 2000.

Democratic strategist Chris Moyer argued that as more voters get to know Vice President Harris, they will like her more. He said that she should continue to get in front of swing state voters and fill up her schedule with rallies and local interviews.

RNC Chair: GOP on Offense in Home Stretch of Tight 2024 Election

With one month to go, there's always the possibility of an October surprise that could rock the White House race. Recent events, such as the dockworkers strike and Hurricane Helene, could have had a significant impact on the contest. Additionally, the strife in the Middle East between Israel, Iran, and Hezbollah also threatens to upend the election.

It's important to note that while Election Day is a month away, in over two-dozen states, early in-person voting, absentee balloting, and voting by mail are already underway.

RNC Chair: GOP on Offense in Home Stretch of Tight 2024 Election