Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris is set to return to crucial Pennsylvania for a campaign event on Wednesday. This will be her second visit to the state in the same week, where she will join forces with a group of Republicans who are choosing to support her candidacy over that of their party’s nominee, Donald Trump.
As the election campaign enters its final three weeks, Trump is making strides to appeal to Hispanic voters through an event with the country’s largest Spanish-language television channel. Harris will be focusing her efforts in Bucks County, a key suburban area of Philadelphia known for its significant voter base, where Democrats have maintained a slim edge in recent presidential races.
During her appearance, Harris is poised to discuss themes of upholding the Constitution and expressing patriotism. She will be joined by former U.S. Representative Adam Kinzinger from Illinois and other Republican figures who have distanced themselves from Trump. They view his actions, including undermining electoral standards and supporting individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riots, as a threat to American democracy.
Earlier in the week, both candidates campaigned in Pennsylvania, with Trump making appearances in nearby Oaks, while Harris was in Erie County, a critical region in previous elections. For Harris, securing victories in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin is crucial for reaching the necessary 270 electoral votes to win the presidency. She campaigned in Detroit on Tuesday and has plans to visit three cities in Wisconsin on Thursday.
In addition to her campaign efforts, Harris is participating in a series of national interviews, including one scheduled for Wednesday on Fox News. Trump, on the other hand, is also engaging in extensive outreach to Hispanic voters, slated to take part in a town hall event on Univision, which will be filmed in Miami and broadcast at 10 p.m. This initiative follows Trump’s recent campaign in Las Vegas, targeting Latino business owners in swing-state Nevada.
The upcoming Univision event reflects the complex role that immigration plays in Trump’s platform. While he seeks to garner more Latino support, his campaign narrative often leans toward a bleak view of immigration, asserting that migrants are detrimental to the nation and framing the recent surge at the U.S.-Mexico border as an “invasion.” Last week, Harris also participated in a Univision town hall in Las Vegas.