"Writing once again to Congress, FBI Director James Comey says the bureau has now reviewed all the emails that were on Huma Abedin's computer. The FBI found nothing that would change the stated outcome of the case, which is that Secretary Clinton should not be charged with national security violations. That is very good news for Mrs. Clinton, who is under a shadow of corruption. However, you either believe Hillary Clinton is corrupt or you don't, and nothing short of an indictment will change opinions. Those who pull the lever for Mrs. Clinton Tuesday surely know she plays by her own rules, not those you and I are forced to absorb. And it's obvious that the Justice Department has little interest in holding Hillary Clinton to account. But there is still WikiLeaks, which continues to torment the Clinton campaign. Apparently Doug Band, who helped run the Clinton Foundation, was very concerned that Chelsea Clinton was using foundation assets for 'her wedding and life.' It's clear that Clinton Foundation money was used for personal advantage for all three Clintons. The Clinton people say it does great works, but foundations are supposed to be for charity, not individual gain. So once again, Hillary Clinton has a dubious situation on her resume. And here's another: On Friday the rapper Jay Z appeared at a Clinton rally in Cleveland, and it was grim, with Jay Z rapping about pimps and constantly using the 'n-word.' That's the difference between traditional America and progressive America. Jay Z, a former drug pusher, cashes in on depravity. Apparently Hillary Clinton is fine with that, using the rapper to stimulate votes among minorities. Donald Trump quickly jumped on that and so the campaign is as intense as ever. Tuesday cannot come fast enough!"

The latest polls, both nationally and in battleground states, carry a mixed message. The Factor scrutinized the numbers with two eminent pollsters. "Trump is behind nationally," said David Morris, "and he has to find some way to make the few undecideds come to his side. I don't think the FBI announcement will make a difference, but this is an awfully steep climb for Donald Trump." Patrick Murray argued that the election now hinges on rallying your supporters. "This is all about getting people out to vote, which is why Donald Trump is working his backside off. He has to flip Minnesota or Wisconsin or Michigan. Hillary Clinton has a slight lead, but that doesn't actually say who will go to the polls." The Factor concluded, "I'm seeing Trump outwork Hillary Clinton and I don't think this is over by any means."

The Factor welcomed Sarah Palin, a Trump supporter who was with the candidate in Michigan Sunday night. "If Trump wins," she said, "then America wins. Here in Michigan they are hot, hot, hot for Trump! They want to be the comeback state and they want someone from the private sector to get in and shrink government and allow industry to get revved up again. These are Reagan Democrats here, blue-collar people who want positive change. Like I've said before, polls are only good for strippers and cross-country skiers." Palin also addressed the stubborn gender gap. "I would hope that women aren't buying into that shtick that says, 'Hey, vote for me because I'm a gal.' Women in America want a cleaned-up government just as much as men do. In a lot of ways, Hillary Clinton is a corrupt person."

North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory, a conservative Republican locked in a tight battle for re-election, assessed his state's electoral landscape. "Everything is dead even here," he declared, "and it will all depend on who gets the vote out. I predict there is a silent majority in North Carolina and there is almost an intimidation from the far left for people not to say who they are for, whether it's Donald Trump or me or Senator Richard Burr. Our turnout has been big thus far, especially among Republican voters, so there doesn't seem to be the passion for Hillary Clinton. I also think there is Clinton fatigue, people don't want to re-live the 90s with her."

For another point of view, The Factor turned to Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper, a liberal Democrat, whose state is leaning towards Hillary Clinton. "We're a purple state," he said, "and there are more unaffiliated voters than either Republicans or Democrats. Libertarian Gary Johnson is probably taking a little more from Trump than from Clinton, but he doesn't have much traction." Hickenlooper assessed the possible impact of Colorado's Hispanic vote. "We have always had a large Hispanic population here and people have moved in from all parts of the country. I'm sure the Hispanic vote will help Hillary Clinton because Donald Trump has attacked Hispanics so frequently. She will win Colorado by six or seven points."

Both campaigns are focusing on Pennsylvania, which has traditionally been fool's gold for Republicans. The Factor spoke about that with Senator Chris Coons, a Democrat from the neighboring state of Delaware. "Pennsylvania hasn't voted for a Republican candidate for president since 1988," Coons said, "and I don't think it will be close on Tuesday. The Clinton investment in the ground game will produce a strong turnout and a win for Secretary Clinton. The Republicans are worried that they have lost women in the suburbs with Donald Trump's offensive comments." The Factor reminded Senator Coons, "Donald Trump has been all over the state and Hillary Clinton's lead is now within the margin of error."

Finally, The Factor was joined by Bernie Goldberg, who splits his time between North Carolina and Florida, a couple of very important states. "Florida is a tossup," he began. "There is a large influx of people from Puerto Rico in the middle of the state, but if Cubans turn out for Trump in Dade County, he can win Florida. I have to give a slight edge to Hillary Clinton in North Carolina. It's a sophisticated state with a lot of college-educated, liberal people." Goldberg also gave his overall prognostication: "Hillary Clinton will win and she'll get more than 300 Electoral College votes. And if Donald Trump loses, it will be because he can't escape from all the things he said and did in order to win the nomination - the insults, the provocations, and the demeanor." The Factor countered, "I think it will be closer because I don't think the black vote will be at the same level as it was with Barack Obama."