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Trump sells the dream while Harris warns of nightmare

Donald Trump can’t win over a staunch liberal New York City, but he used a rally at Madison Square Garden to flaunt his claim to own America’s future.

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A few blocks up from the elegance of St Patrick’s Cathedral on Fifth Ave, Manhattan is a more garish tribute to a modern version of spiritual fervour.

Trump Tower’s five-storey marble atrium lobby beneath more than 50 stories of luxury apartments and offices naturally opens onto Trump Cafe, Trump Grill, Trump Sweets, Trump Store and a wall of photographs of other Trump properties entitled “The World of Trump”.

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Jennifer Hewett is the national affairs columnist. She writes a daily column on politics, business and the economy. Connect with Jennifer on Twitter. Email Jennifer at jennifer.hewett@afr.com
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