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Clinton going toe-to-toe with history

Holding a doll in Pittsburgh.
Holding on for life. Photograph: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

1. Clinton attends to Pennsylvania

With most models giving her about a 90% chance of winning it all if she holds Pennsylvania, Hillary Clinton was back in the friendly Democratic state again on Friday. And she’ll be back on Monday – with Bill and both Obamas.

Candidates’ final moves

At Heinz Field in Pittsburgh.
At Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. Photograph: Gene J. Puskar/AP

Every single forecast.

2. Clinton camp claims early voting lead

Clinton campaign manager Robby Mook said on a conference call that early voting for Clinton was strong in Florida, North Carolina and Nevada, an assertion backed up by local reports.

‘Trump win would be bad’

In Pittsburgh on Friday.
In Pittsburgh on Friday. Photograph: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

'An even taller task'

If he hasn’t banked his base by this point, he’s going to have an even taller task in these last few days before the election, without a ground game to turn those voters out. Trump is going to need to outperform Romney on Election Day in all three of these states to be successful.

– Robby Mook

Point, counterpoint

3. Bridgegate verdict: guilty

Two former close allies of New Jersey governor Chris Christie, a current close ally of Donald Trump, were found guilty on Friday of federal crimes relating to lane closures on the George Washington bridge in 2013. Christie sought to distance himself.

Video: guilty, guilty, guilty

Time for some traffic problems in Fort Lee.
Time for some traffic problems in Fort Lee. Photograph: ddp USA/Rex/Shutterstock

Updated

'Lane realignments'

Like so many people in New Jersey, I’m saddened by this case and I’m saddened about the choices made ... But let me be clear once again, I had no knowledge prior to or during these lane realignments, and had no role in authorizing them … I will set the record straight in the coming days…

– Chris Christie

4. At least he’s not the running mate?

Clinton campaign chairman John Podesta noted that Christie is supposed to campaign for Trump this weekend. “[Trump] might start by draining his own swamp and asking Mr Christie to resign as the head of his transition [team],” Podesta said.

Anywhere but Washington

Reaaallly hoping Trump wins.
Reaaallly hoping Trump wins. Photograph: Mel Evans/AP

5. Obama lectures crowd on protester

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