The election fervor is palpable as Vice President Kamala Harris gears up for a pivotal week in her campaign. Choosing her running mate looms as her most crucial decision, with only until Tuesday to pick from a selection narrowed down to six candidates. The pressure is on, as this process that usually takes months is compressed into just weeks.
Following the selection, Harris and her running mate are set to kick off an aggressive tour across seven battleground states, starting in Philadelphia and moving through key states such as Wisconsin, Michigan, and Georgia. The early momentum of her rallies, drawing in enthusiastic crowds, has allowed the campaign to bring back into play states that were previously seen as out of reach.
In the upcoming days, Harris will face further challenges, including defining her stance on key issues and facing scrutiny that comes with being a presidential candidate. Her messaging is starting to take shape, emphasizing themes of fearlessness and progress, while highlighting freedom and her background as a prosecutor.
On the other side, President Trump is working to paint Harris as a San Francisco liberal, attacking her on various fronts. As the campaign intensifies, both teams are focusing on battleground states, with the Biden campaign shifting attention to Arizona, Nevada, North Carolina, and Georgia, where Harris is expected to lead a renewed offensive.
Despite the challenges, the Harris campaign is seeing strong support from volunteers, with millions of calls made, doors knocked on, and text messages sent to voters in battleground states. As potential running mates are vetted, Harris, drawing from her own experience of being chosen as Biden’s running mate, is navigating through a selection process filled with lobbying and considerations.
As the countdown to the official Democratic nomination for Harris begins, the campaign continues to face some technical challenges, highlighting its start-up nature. Looking ahead, a debate between Harris and Trump is anticipated, with conflicting views on the timing and location indicating potential hurdles in the lead-up to the election.