Is Trump winning the US election?

While there's a long way to go, early US election results show Republican Presidential Nominee Donald Trump appears to have the lead over Democrat Presidential candidate Kamala Harris in the Electoral College count. Trump has won the battleground swing state of North Carolina, while other swing states are leaning Republican. So, what emerging trends are we seeing - did the "bros" get off the couch and vote? And what role has the economy played in swaying votes? David Lipson, ABC Political Editor and former US correspondent joins Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas on The Party Room. More Information Got a question on the US election? Or its implication for Australia? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au   

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The ABC's politics podcast, Politics Now, dives into the biggest political stories in Australia and around the world, giving you a balanced look inside the strategies and decisions behind the headlines. Whenever major news breaks, we'll be in your feed with coverage you can trust. From Monday to Wednesday, Patricia Karvelas will chat to a rotating cast of the ABC's biggest political journalists about the latest news. On Thursdays, 'The Party Room' with Patricia Karvelas and Fran Kelly will discuss the week's developments in depth with another journalist, and answer your questions. On Saturdays, David Speers gets into the details of a major trend or issue with the help of an expert on 'Insiders On Background'.