Pennsylvaniaʼs 19 electoral votes are up for grabs as Kamala Harris and Donald Trump fight for the presidency. The state is a must-win‚ with both campaigns pouring resources into the region.
In rural Fulton County‚ Trump supporters are energized. Leroy Vickroy‚ a 101-year-old World War II veteran‚ praised Trump: “I think hes a man who loves his country and hed give his life for it.“ However‚ some Republicans worry about losing ground in suburbs.
At Penn State University‚ students expressed mixed feelings about Harris. While many support her‚ some criticized her stance on Israel-Palestine and perceived shift to the center. Brandon Koch said its “incredibly infuriating“ to watch older politicians “debate onstage like theyre 10 years younger than you and you feel like your age group is the much more mature one“
In Clinton County‚ Dave Lohr‚ a lifelong Democrat‚ voiced concerns about both candidates: “It just doesnt seem like this is what I signed up for.“ Immigration fears loom large‚ even in areas with few migrants.
Pittsburghʼs union workers are divided. Marty OʼToole‚ a retired plumber and Harris supporter‚ lamented the shift towards Trump: “Its dramatic. Its eye-opening. It really pisses me off.“ Rose Frazier Faust‚ a steelworkers union president‚ noted resistance to discussing politics among Trump supporters.
Philadelphia organizers are working to motivate young Black voters‚ especially men. Jeffery Young Jr. said‚ “If were trying to get over the top to get the amount of votes that we need for Vice President Harris then North Philadelphia has to turn up“
In suburban Bucks County‚ women are mobilizing for Harris. Debbie Hahn is leaving notes in restrooms: “Your vote is 100% private. Once youre in the voting booth‚ you can vote for whoever you want to.“ Meanwhile‚ Trump supporters like Jim Worthington are placing large signs across the county.
As election day nears‚ Pennsylvania remains a battleground‚ with both campaigns fighting for every vote in this crucial state