Harris and Trump race to win key voters as election nears

With election day approaching Harris and Trump focus on crucial voter groups. Republicans back Harris in Pennsylvania while Trump targets women and Hispanic voters. Both campaigns intensify efforts to secure support in final weeks

October 16 2024 , 05:47 PM  •  370 views

Harris and Trump race to win key voters as election nears

As the 2024 presidential election draws near Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are stepping up their efforts to secure support from key voter groups. With roughly three weeks left before ballots are cast‚ both candidates are focusing on crucial constituencies in what appears to be a close race.

A group of Republicans supporting Harris plans to join her campaign in Pennsylvania a swing state thats vital for victory. The Democratic nominee is set to discuss upholding the Constitution and patriotism in Bucks County (a suburban area near Philadelphia where Democrats have held a slim advantage in recent elections). Former U.S. Representative Adam Kinzinger‚ a Republican from Illinois‚ will be among those accompanying Harris highlighting the cross-party support shes receiving.

Meanwhile Trump is taking a different approach‚ participating in two televised town halls. One event‚ recorded on 10/15/2024 features an all-female audience; while the other focuses on Hispanic voters and will be broadcast on Univision the nations largest Spanish-language TV network. The Republican nominee is aiming to increase his support among Latino voters despite his strong stance on immigration issues.

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Both campaigns are employing various strategies to engage voters:

  • Targeting specific demographic groups
  • Utilizing celebrity endorsements
  • Emphasizing key policy differences

Michelle Obama‚ the former first lady‚ is set to lead a “Party at the Polls“ rally in Atlanta on 10/29/2024. The event organized by her non-partisan group When We All Vote aims to encourage younger and first-time voters as well as voters of color to participate in the electoral process. The organizations co-chairs include notable figures such as Stephen CurryJennifer Lopez‚ and Tom Hanks.

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In Georgia a significant increase in voter qualification challenges has been observed with over 63000 voters facing scrutiny since July. This surge is part of a broader national effort coordinated by Trumps allies to remove voters they consider suspect from the rolls. However‚ only about 1% of those challenged have been removed or placed into challenged status mainly in one county.

The candidates economic policies have also become a focal point of debate. Trump has defended his plan to impose high tariffs on imported goods‚ claiming it would solve economic issues. However many economists disagree with this assessment: sixteen Nobel Prize-winning economists signed a letter expressing concern that Trumps proposals could reignite inflation.

As the campaign enters its final phase legal challenges to election rules are also emerging. A judge in Georgia has blocked a new rule requiring hand-counting of Election Day ballots after voting closes. This decision comes amid concerns that Trumps allies might refuse to certify results if he loses to Harris.

With the race tightening both campaigns are intensifying their efforts to secure support from key voter groups in battleground states. The outcome of these strategies will likely play a crucial role in determining the next president of the United States