Kamala Harris is set to announce her running mate as early as Monday, ahead of her tour of key battleground states aimed at converting the enthusiasm for her presidential bid into solid support that could secure her victory.
According to a report by NDTV World, the path to the White House heavily depends on a few pivotal swing states. Harris will begin her five-day tour on Tuesday in Pennsylvania, the largest of these crucial states, as she gears up for her November 5 showdown with Republican Donald Trump.
Harris highlighted the choice facing voters: one vision focused on the future and another on the past. She emphasized that her campaign is about uniting people with a shared love of country to fight for the best of who we are, as she posted on X.
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After securing the Democratic nomination, Harris, the nation’s first female, Black, and South Asian vice president, will enter the national convention in Chicago in two weeks with strong control over her party.
In just two weeks, the 59-year-old former prosecutor has shattered fundraising records, drawn large crowds, and dominated social media, closing the polling gap that Trump had established before President Joe Biden exited the race.
The next significant move is the selection of her vice presidential pick, with an announcement expected before her rally Tuesday evening in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s largest city.
Pennsylvania, a crucial battleground, is part of the “blue wall” that supported Biden’s 2020 victory, alongside Michigan and Wisconsin—states where Harris will campaign on Wednesday. The Keystone State is governed by 51-year-old Democrat Josh Shapiro, a leading contender for the vice presidential nomination, along with governors Tim Walz and Andy Beshear, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, and U.S. Transport Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
Later in the week, Harris will focus on the racially diverse Sun Belt and southern states, including Arizona, Nevada, Georgia, and North Carolina, aiming to strengthen her support among Black and Hispanic voters.
Just a month ago, Trump seemed to have a strong lead in swing state polls following a poor debate performance by Biden, who then exited the race and endorsed Harris on July 21.
Energetic and 20 years younger than 78-year-old Trump, Harris has quickly made her mark, raising $310 million in July, more than twice what Trump raised. While Biden emphasized civility and democracy preservation, Harris has centered her campaign on the concept of “freedom,” focusing on the future and adopting a more aggressive stance, including criticisms of Trump for backing out of a debate and portraying him as an elderly crook.
Although Harris has moderated some of her previous leftist positions, she has not yet given a comprehensive interview since joining the race, leaving rally-goers eager for more details on her plans for the country.
