Kamala Harris is set to rally voters in Erie County, a crucial bellwether in Pennsylvania that has accurately predicted the outcome of the state in the last four elections. Erie County was won by Barack Obama in 2008 and 2012, then by Donald Trump in 2016, before Joe Biden flipped it back in 2020. The county’s mix of urban and rural areas makes it a key battleground location.
Harris is beginning a campaign blitz in Northern battleground states, including Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Her aim is to defeat Trump in these essential swing states. Pennsylvania, in particular, is seen as a microcosm of America, making it a critical state to win.
Vice President Harris must focus on a variety of demographics, including Black voters, who are essential to her success. She will be making stops in Detroit and other cities to mobilize Black voters, including Black men who have shown lower levels of energy and turnout compared to previous elections.
Harris is targeting well-educated suburban voters who were once supporters of Nikki Haley in the GOP primaries, aiming to expand her coalition and improve on Biden’s 2020 margins. The campaign is also focusing on listening to voters in rural areas, aiming to lose by less in these regions to secure victory in Pennsylvania.
While the Trump campaign is seeking to capitalize on polls showing Harris’ shrinking edge, the Harris campaign remains optimistic about their chances in these key battleground states. Harris and her team are leaving no stone unturned as they prepare for the final weeks leading up to Election Day.
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