Jack Smith's brief is no 'Comey letter'

Plus, VP Kamala Harris campaigns with former GOP rep. Liz Cheney in surprising alliance [VIEW IN BROWSER]( MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Friday, Oct. 04, 2024 THE LATEST [Alternate text] [Harris could win these three Southern states if late deciders show up]( //link.msnbc.com/click/36958406.92453/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubXNuYmMuY29tL29waW5pb24vbXNuYmMtb3Bpbmlvbi9iaWRlbi1pbnRlcnZpZXctcmVhY3Rpb24tbWl4ZWQtcmNuYTE2MDQ3OT9jaWQ9ZW1sX21kYV8yMDI0MTAwNCZ1c2VyX2VtYWlsPWQ3ZGM3NDUxNzI5N2IzOTcxYWExNGQ2ZjMzMTEzNWEwODc4ZjhmNjQwZmExYTEwMTlmMTU3YjY1YzFiNWRkMWQ/58292da26e4adc7b0b8b4914Bfa211379By Michael Steele More than a million Americans have [already cast their ballots]( in the presidential election, but the ones who may prove decisive may not have even started paying attention. For political junkies like me who have been following every twist and turn in this election for the last two years, the next 32 days are the most stressful as we wait to see what voters will decide. If you already know which candidate you’re supporting in the presidential race between [Donald Trump]( and Vice President Kamala Harris — not to mention everything from governor down to local school board — it can be frustrating to wait for these seemingly indecisive, procrastinating Americans to get to it. But late deciders are important, and this year, I think they are the reason that Harris may have a chance to win Georgia, North Carolina and Florida. This is a preview of Michael Steele's latest article. [Read the full column here.]( For more thought-provoking insights from Michael Steele, Alicia Menendez and Symone Sanders-Townsend, watch [“The Weekend”]( every Saturday and Sunday at 8 a.m. ET on MSNBC. TOP STORIES [Alternate text] HAYES BROWN]( [Jack Smith's immunity filing is no 'Comey letter']( The biggest factor in the timing behind the special counsel's filing isn't Election Day; it's Donald Trump's push to delay the proceedings. [Read more.]( ZEESHAN ALEEM]( [What to make of Tim Walz's dad-sized fibs]( The Minnesota governor has made something of a habit of misrepresenting his personal life. It needs to stop. [Read more.]( STEVE BENEN]( [Election-denying ex-county clerk sentenced to 9 years behind bars]( Plenty of election officials who bought into Donald Trump's election lies, but Colorado's Tina Peters, who's headed to prison, is a special case. [Read more.]( BILLY BALL]( I['m a North Carolina journalist. Trump is lying about what's happening here.]( You would think the partisan hacks would give it a rest while people are dead, dying, or missing. [Read more.](     MAGA, MASCULINITY, AND THE 2024 ELECTION [Alternate text] What does masculinity mean in the 2024 election? Ja'han Jones explores this question in a brand-new series for [The ReidOut Blog](. Read one of his stories below, and subscribe to the [MSNBC Daily newsletter](to read the full series on Sunday, Oct. 6. [ ]( [Trump and Diddy highlight hip-hop's toxic masculinity problem]( TOP VIDEOS [Alternate text] [THE REIDOUT]( [Harris campaigns for first time with Republican Liz Cheney in surprising alliance]( [WATCH NOW]( [KATY TUR]( ['Buckle up': Steele shares what Jack Smith's new filing could reveal about upcoming election]( [WATCH NOW]( [BRIAN TYLER COHEN]( [JD Vance deals himself a fatal blow]( [WATCH NOW]( [CHRIS JANSING REPORTS]( ['Healthcare nightmare': Dire conditions at North Carolina hospitals after Helene]( [WATCH NOW]( MORE FROM MSNBC [Alternate text]   Season two of Ali Velshi’s podcast “Velshi Banned Book Club” features culturally impactful literature and gives context to the book banning epidemic as a threat to American democracy. This week, Ali explores the age-old tradition of storytelling as a warning, lesson, and means to understand oneself through memoirs by Roxane Gay and Jeannette Walls. [Listen to the fifth episode now for free.]( Subscribe to MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts for early access to every episode the week before it drops, and ad-free listening to the entire series.   Tomorrow, MSNBC Films presents “[My Generation](.” The new four-part documentary series from NBC News Studios takes an in-depth look at four distinct generations and how members of each have been shaped by the cultural and political events of their time. First up: Baby Boomers — born between 1946 and 1964 — narrated by Forest Whitaker. “My Generation” premieres tomorrow 9 p.m. ET on MSNBC.   MSNBC INSIGHTS [Alternate text] Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! [Join the MSNBC Insights Community.](   Download the MSNBC App: 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_daily)