Vice President Kamala Harris has officially launched her presidential campaign with a rally in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, following President Joe Biden’s endorsement. In her first campaign speech, Harris emphasized her commitment to uniting the Democratic Party and contrasted her vision with that of former President Donald Trump.Harris has quickly consolidated support within the Democratic Party, securing endorsements from prominent figures and raising significant funds. A new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows Harris leading Trump by 2 percentage points, with 44% support compared to Trump’s 42%. The campaign has seen a surge in grassroots support, with 100,000 volunteers signing up and $81 million raised in a single day.The Harris campaign has released a playbook detailing their strategy to defeat Trump, focusing on key demographic groups including Black, Latino, and Asian American voters, as well as young people and women. The strategy also emphasizes Harris’s support for reproductive freedom and her experience as a prosecutor.Internationally, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has praised Harris as a “competent and experienced” politician, stating that it’s “very possible” she could win the presidential election. Scholz mentioned having met Harris several times and noted her clear understanding of the challenges facing the United States.As the campaign progresses, Harris faces the challenge of uniting the Democratic Party and appealing to undecided voters in key battleground states. Meanwhile, Trump and his campaign have intensified their attacks on Harris, dubbing her “Lyin’ Kamala Harris” and filing a complaint about her campaign receiving donations from Biden.The 2024 presidential election, scheduled for November 5th, is shaping up to be a highly contentious race, with both Harris and Trump already engaging in sharp criticisms of each other.
Key points
- Kamala Harris has launched her presidential campaign with a rally in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- Harris is leading Donald Trump in recent polls and has consolidated Democratic Party support.
- The Harris campaign has released a detailed strategy focusing on key demographic groups and battleground states.
- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has praised Harris as a competent and experienced politician.
