Trump appeals to religion, Harris talks jobs as millions vote early [Video]

Republican Donald Trump on Monday appealed to religious voters in the southern swing state of Georgia as his campaign distanced itself from racist remarks by allies that could alienate key voter groups.

Millions of Americans have already cast their vote before the Nov. 5 election, which polls show is essentially a dead heat between Mr. Trump and his Democratic rival Kamala Harris.

In Georgia, where in-person early voting ahead of Election Day is expected to total up to 70 per cent of ballots, Mr. Trump courted religious voters during a National Faith Advisory Board event.

“I think this is a country that needs religion,” Mr. Trump said. “They’re trying to stymie you, this new administration, this new radical left group of people.”

But he faces pressure over his rally in New York on Sunday, where a comedian called Puerto Rico a “floating island of garbage,” prompting a backlash from Latino celebrities and …