PBS NewsHour

In an unconventional race, even the electoral map surprises

Clip: 08/18/2016 | 12m 44s

During most election years, the electoral map is fairly predictable, except for ten or twelve swing states. But in this year's highly unorthodox race, Hillary Clinton has taken a substantial lead in five of these battlegrounds and is pursuing states that are typically solid red. Judy Woodruff talks to Ohio Public Radio’s Karen Kasler, Tampa Bay Times’ Adam Smith and Lisa Desjardins for analysis.

Aired: 08/18/16

Rating: NR

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