Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, who is yet to be named, will go on tour, hitting seven battleground states in five days, the Harris campaign said Monday.
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign rally, Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in Atlanta.
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The tour will be an effort to “introduce the new Democratic ticket” and “speak directly with voters in their communities and cement the contrast between our ticket and Trump’s,” campaign said.
The tour, which kicks off Tuesday in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, will feature rallies in cities and stops at college campuses, including HBCUs, union halls, family-owned restaurants and their field offices, the campaign said.
The tour will continue through Eau Claire, Wisconsin; Detroit, Michigan; Durham, North Carolina; Savannah, Georgia; Phoenix, Arizona; and Las Vegas, Nevada, the campaign said.
-ABC News’ Fritz Farrow, Gabriella Abdul-Hakim, Isabella Murray and Will McDuffie
Kamala Harris, the current Vice President of the United States, and her running mate are set to kick off a seven-state tour on Tuesday as they gear up for the 2024 presidential election. This tour marks the beginning of what is sure to be a highly anticipated and closely watched campaign season.
Harris, who made history as the first female, first Black, and first South Asian Vice President, has been a prominent figure in the Biden administration. As Vice President, she has taken on a number of high-profile roles, including leading the administration’s efforts to address the root causes of migration from Central America and overseeing the implementation of the American Jobs Plan.
Harris’s choice of running mate will be closely scrutinized, as it will likely play a significant role in shaping the narrative of her campaign. Speculation has been swirling about who Harris will choose as her running mate, with names like Stacey Abrams, Elizabeth Warren, and Pete Buttigieg being floated as potential contenders.
The seven-state tour will give Harris and her running mate the opportunity to connect with voters across the country and build momentum for their campaign. The tour will include stops in key battleground states, such as Pennsylvania, Florida, and Michigan, where Harris will have the chance to make her case to voters and rally support for her candidacy.
The 2024 election is shaping up to be a highly competitive race, with both Democrats and Republicans gearing up for what is sure to be a closely contested battle. Harris’s tour will be a crucial opportunity for her to introduce herself to voters, outline her vision for the country, and make the case for why she should be the next President of the United States.
As Harris and her running mate hit the campaign trail, all eyes will be on them as they seek to build a coalition of supporters and secure the Democratic nomination. With so much at stake in the 2024 election, Harris’s tour will be a pivotal moment in what promises to be a historic campaign season.
