As the election approaches, Vice President Kamala Harris is shifting her campaign strategy to focus on making a strong closing argument, enlisting prominent figures from the Democratic Party to support her efforts. Over the next few days, she will appear with former President Barack Obama in Georgia on Thursday and with former First Lady Michelle Obama in Michigan on Saturday, marking the first joint appearances with the Obamas during this campaign cycle.
With only 12 days remaining until the election, these events aim to serve as major “get out the vote” rallies, encouraging Americans to plan their votes and consider early voting options.
On Tuesday, Harris is set to deliver a significant speech at the Ellipse, just outside the White House. This location is notable as it was where former President Donald Trump spoke before the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
In her closing remarks, Harris plans to emphasize that she and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, are still the “underdogs” in the race. According to a Harris aide, her message will focus less on her personal biography and more on her vision for the future and her commitment to protecting Americans’ daily freedoms.
Harris will also take the opportunity to criticize Trump, describing him as “increasingly unhinged and unstable,” and will highlight the dangers of his desire for “unchecked power.”
Recently, Harris has ramped up her media presence, using interviews and public events to warn about Trump’s potential return to power, incorporating his own words to reinforce her concerns. She has begun using video clips of Trump during her rallies to drive the conversation about him, a tactic viewed by her team as an effective way to highlight his unsuitability for office.
Internal polling suggests that suburban and independent voters may respond positively to this approach in the final stretch of the campaign.
Additionally, Harris aims to distinguish herself from President Joe Biden, asserting that her administration would not simply continue his policies. “I bring my own experiences and ideas to the table,” she stated in a recent NBC News interview, addressing issues like high grocery costs that resonate with voters.
Harris will outline specific economic policies aimed at reducing living costs, including affordable housing initiatives. Her campaign co-chair, Robert Garcia, emphasized that the final days of the race will focus on creating a clear contrast with Trump. “Donald Trump’s comments are becoming increasingly bizarre,” Garcia noted, asserting that Harris will highlight these concerns as the campaign reaches its climax.
