President Donald Trump addressed thousands at a mid-day rally outside Raymond James Stadium. Later, Vice President Joe Biden held an evening drive-in campaign event at the Florida State Fairgrounds.
A Packed Raymond James Stadium
Keeping a 6-foot distance wasn't an option for the thousands of Trump supporters crowded together in the stadium parking lot and cheering for the president to win a second term.
Red "Make America Great Again" hats were in abundance. Masks, on the other hand were few and far between.
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— President Donald Trump addresses a large crowd during a rally in Tampa. Daylina Miller/WUSF Public Media
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— A large crowd gathers during a rally for President Donald Trump in Tampa. Daylina Miller/WUSF Public Media
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— A large crowd gathers during a rally for President Donald Trump in Tampa. Daylina Miller/WUSF Public Media
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— President Donald Trump addresses a large crowd in Tampa. Daylina Miller/WUSF Public Media
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— A large crowd greeted President Donald Trump in Tampa. Daylina Miller/WUSF Public Media
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— A large crowd gathers during a rally for President Donald Trump in Tampa. Daylina Miller/WUSF Public Media
One voter says she is a Trump supporter who says the coronavirus pandemic is overblown, while another remains undecided.
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— Cara Bowman, left, worked as a nurse for 40 years and says she believes the COVID-19 pandemic is overblown. Stephanie Colombini/WUSF Public Media
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— Ken Salazar, a tradesman who moved to the state after losing his job in California, is still trying to decide who he'll vote for. Stephanie Colombini/WUSF Public Media
Meanwhile, At The Biden Campaign
By the time Biden took the stage six hours later at the Florida State Fairgrounds, he was describing Trump’s rally as a superspreader event sowing division and discord.
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— A drive-through crowd gathered to support Joe Biden at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Luis Santana/Tampa Bay Times Pool Photo
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— A drive-through crowd gathered to support Joe Biden at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Luis Santana/Tampa Bay Times Pool Photo
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— A drive-through crowd gathered to support Joe Biden at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Luis Santana/Tampa Bay Times Pool Photo
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— A drive-through crowd gathered to support Joe Biden at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Luis Santana/Tampa Bay Times Pool Photo
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— A drive-through crowd gathered to support Joe Biden at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Luis Santana/Tampa Bay Times Pool Photo
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— A drive-through crowd gathered to support Joe Biden at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Luis Santana/Tampa Bay Times Pool Photo
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— Some Donald Trump supporters made their presence felt during the Joe Biden rally. Daylina Miller/WUSF Public Media
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— Joe Biden supporters gather during a rally at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Daylina Miller/WUSF Public Media
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— Joe Biden supporters gather during a rally at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Daylina Miller/WUSF Public Media
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— Some Donald Trump supporters made their presence felt during the Joe Biden rally. Daylina Miller/WUSF Public Media
Biden came to Tampa because Florida is a must-win for the president, and he is betting that his message focused on shutting down the coronavirus through social distancing will win over the state.
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— Joe Biden speaks during a rally at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Luis Santana/Tampa Bay Times Pool Photo
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— Joe Biden speaks during a rally at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Luis Santana/Tampa Bay Times Pool Photo
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— Joe Biden speaks during a rally at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Luis Santana/Tampa Bay Times Pool Photo
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— Joe Biden speaks during a rally at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Luis Santana/Tampa Bay Times Pool Photo
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— Joe Biden speaks during a rally at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Luis Santana/Tampa Bay Times Pool Photo