Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz have kicked off a bus tour of Georgia in an effort to build momentum in this key swing state. Georgia, a state that has traditionally voted Republican, is now seen as a battleground state after Joe Biden’s win in 2016. Polls show a tight race between Biden and President Trump in Georgia, but the Democrats are hopeful that Harris’ presence in the race will help narrow the gap.
Harris and Walz are focusing on rural areas of the state, where Democrats have struggled in recent elections, as part of a strategy to limit losses in those areas while also turning out support in urban areas. This approach is being replicated in other swing states as well. The duo is aiming to build on the enthusiasm generated at last week’s convention and win a state that may be challenging to hold in November.
In other news, President Trump’s campaign staff had a confrontation at Arlington National Cemetery when taking pictures in an area restricted to employees only. The Cook Political Report now views North Carolina as a “toss up” in the presidential election, a state that has not voted for a Democratic candidate since 2008. Additionally, the Senate GOP campaign arm is buying ads for incumbent Ted Cruz, indicating a close race for his re-election against Democrat Colin Allred in Texas.
Harris and Walz are set to have their first joint interview with CNN on Thursday, where they will discuss their campaign strategy and future plans. This visit to Georgia is seen as a crucial step in the Democrats’ bid to win the presidency in November.
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