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Vice President Kamala Harris has no campaign events announced today. Minnesota Governor and vice presidential candidate Tim Walz will campaign in Michigan today and speak at a campaign event in Macomb County.
Yesterday, Harris took part in a town hall event in Nevada hosted by Univision, the Spanish-language television network giant, as part of her ongoing media blitz.
The event, which was moderated by journalist Enrique Acevedo, saw Harris face questions from undecided Latino voters about her policies and how they relate to the demographic.
Harris then visited Phoenix, Arizona, where she took part in a campaign rally, encouraging Arizonians to vote.
Yesterday, former President Barack Obama hit the campaign trail for Harris, speaking in Pittsburgh, a Democratic stronghold in the must-win state, where polls show a neck-and-neck race between Harris and former President Donald Trump. Obama addressed policy plans, the economy and criticized Trump. He was joined by Sen. Bob Casey, Gov. Josh Shapiro and Sen. Mark Kelly.
Former President Bill Clinton is campaigning for Harris in key battleground states, and is set to speak in Georgia and North Carolina.
First Lady Jill Biden is also campaigning for Harris and Walz this week and next in the key battleground states of Arizona, Nevada, Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania.
Harris' husband, Douglas Emhoff, campaigned in Georgia this week, and will head to Pennsylvania on Sunday.
Harris continued her media blitz on Tuesday talking on The View and The Howard Stern Show followed by an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. On Monday, the vice president presented her case for why she should be president in an interview on 60 Minutes. Over the weekend, she appeared on the popular podcast Call Her Daddy, where she had a candid conversation with host Alex Cooper about issues affecting women.
Why Was Harris In Arizona?
Arizona is a crucial swing state. President Joe Biden won there narrowly in 2020, after the Grand Canyon State had voted for Republicans in every other presidential race since 2000.
Since Harris secured the Democratic nomination, polls have shown a tight race. New voter registration data indicates that Democrats have slipped in Maricopa County, an area crucial to Biden's victory four years ago.
In Arizona, around 1.39 million voters are registered Republicans, 1.29 million are registered Democrats and a further 1.3 million are not registered with either party.
Harris' Key Talking Points
Speaking in Arizona, Harris addressed health care, gun violence and the recent hurricanes. She also spoke about her middle-class upbringing and criticized former Trump.
"So much is on the line in this election —26 days to go. And this is not 2016 or 2020. The stakes are even higher," Harris said.
Harris' Upcoming Campaign Schedule
- North Carolina, October 13
- Pennsylvania, October 14
Walz's Upcoming Campaign Schedule
- Michigan, October 11
Harris Campaign Spending
Harris has raised a reported $615 million in donations since Biden dropped out of the race. In August, Harris raised $361 million. Her financial advantage was bolstered by the Democratic National Convention, which left $82 million in cash reserves, according to the Democrats. According to Forbes, Harris raised $47 million in the 24 hours after her debate with Trump. Harris's campaign has spent approximately $281 million so far.
Harris, Walz Campaign Momentum
Harris announced her 2024 presidential campaign on July 21, 2024, following Biden's decision to withdraw from the race and endorse her. This marked a historic moment, as she became the first woman of color to lead a major party's ticket for president in the U.S. political history.
Harris quickly secured endorsements from key Democratic delegates, allowing her to officially become the party's candidate by early August. Walz was selected as her running mate, bringing a mix of progressive and moderate policies to the ticket.
The Harris-Walz campaign has focused on continuing many of the Biden administration's key initiatives, particularly in labor and environmental policies. Harris has emphasized her track record with organized labor, dating back to her tenure as California's attorney general.
Her platform includes strengthening worker protections and ensuring that unions remain a central focus of her administration. Walz's labor-friendly record, especially in the Midwest, has helped the ticket appeal to critical voters in swing states.
Harris participated in her first debate against Trump on September 10. The debate was a critical moment for her campaign, where she needed to assert herself against a seasoned opponent. The debate brought into focus key policy differences between the two, particularly on issues such as climate change, immigration and labor and has seen Harris rising in the polls.
While her campaign has enjoyed early momentum, particularly with endorsements from labor unions and key Democratic figures, it remains to be seen how effectively she can galvanize swing voters and navigate the challenges posed by a shortened campaign timeline.
Harris, Walz Biggest Interviews
Harris and Walz joint interview on CNN
Harris gave her first sit-down interview in August since becoming the Democratic nominee, with CNN's Dana Bash, alongside Walz. She touched on her agenda for 2025, focused on policy and laid out her economic proposals.
Harris had faced criticism from Republican figures for not granting an interview or having held a news conference since Biden ended his reelection campaign. However, the CNN segment was well received by Democrats, with many, such as California Governor Gavin Newsom, saying it had revitalized the race.
Some analysts said that she had played it safe, answering questions methodically, but it would have little impact on the race overall. Trump dismissed the interview with one word: "BORING!!!"
Harris' Solo Interview on 6ABC
In September, Harris gave her first solo interview since she was selected as the Democratic nominee with Philadelphia broadcaster 6ABC while on the campaign trail in Pennsylvania and pitched herself as a "new generation of leadership."
In the interview, Harris discussed the economy, gun control and reaching undecided voters. Speaking to Action News' Brian Taff, Harris said that she has a plan for bringing down prices for Americans.
"When I talk about building an opportunity economy, it is very much with the mind of investing in the ambitions and aspirations and the incredible work ethic of the American people, and creating opportunity for people, for example, to start a small business," she said.
She also explained a plan to give first-time homebuyers a $25,000 down payment. "Opportunity economy means, look, we don't have enough housing in America. We have a housing supply shortage, and what that means, in particular, for so many younger Americans, the American Dream is elusive, it's just actually not attainable," she said.
"To help people who just want to get their foot in the door, literally, and so giving first-time homebuyers a $25,000 down payment assistance."
Harris National Association of Black Journalists Interview
Harris' interview with the National Association of Black Journalists took place in Philadelphia and was moderated by Eugene Daniels, Gerren Gaynor and Tonya Mosley. Harris discussed the economy and healthcare, the Israel-Hamas conflict and the recent misinformation concerning Haitian migrants in the Ohio city of Springfield.
Harris said that she was working to earn the Black male vote, stating: "Black men are like any other voting group. You've got to earn their vote. I'm working to earn the vote, not assuming that I would have it because I'm Black, but because the policies and the perspectives that I have understands what we must do to recognize the needs for all communities."
Harris said she and Biden have created over 16 million new jobs, including more than 800,000 manufacturing jobs. She spoke about the Biden administration, and said, "We came in during the worst unemployment since the Great Depression. We came in at the worst public health epidemic in centuries. We came in after the worst attack on our democracy since the Civil War. A lot of it due in large part to the mismanagement of the former president," Harris said. "We had a lot of work to do to clean up a mess."
Harris' Oprah Winfrey Interview
Harris participated in a star-studded live stream event with Winfrey on Thursday, September 19. High-profile guests such as Meryl Streep, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Roberts, Chris Rock and Ben Stiller joined their live discussion via video chat.
Winfrey quizzed Harris on her transformation after Biden dropped out of the race and praised her for "stepping into her power."
"We each have those moments in our lives when it's time to step up," Harris said.
While Harris was mostly tight-lipped in the discussion, she made an offhand comment while discussing gun control, and told Winfrey that, "If somebody breaks in my house they're getting shot." She then joked, "I probably should not have said that. But my staff will deal with that later."
Harris WPR Wisconsin Today Interview
Harris gave an interview on local Wisconsin radio where she expressed support for eliminating the filibuster in order to codify Roe v Wade.
"I think we should eliminate the filibuster for Roe," she said int the interview. "And get us to the point where 51 votes would be what we need to actually put back in law the protections for reproductive freedom and for the ability of every person and every woman to make decisions about their own body and not have their government tell them what to do."
Harris' MSNBC Stephanie Ruhle Interview
Harris focused on the economy and other key issues for her first major one-on-one television interview, which aired on MSNBC with Stephanie Ruhle.
She touted her proposals for $25,000 in "down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers," a $6,000 child tax credit and a $50,000 "tax deduction for first-time small businesses," and criticized Trump's tariff plans.
Harris described the U.S. immigration system as "broken," and pointed to the bipartisan security bill that Trump had urged Republicans to kill earlier this year. She said that the former president does not want to fix immigration, and uses the issue only for political purposes.
The vice president also addressed women's rights and said, "I don't think the women of America need him to say that he's going to protect them; the women of America need him to trust them."
Harris' All The Smoke Interview
Harris took part in a near hour-long interview on the popular basketball podcast hosted by former NBA stars Stephen Jackson and Matt Barnes.
She spoke about her family life and her stepchildren, Ella and Cole Emhoff. "I love those children. They are my children," she said. She also spoke about her relationship with Kerstin Emhoff, the first wife of her husband, Douglas Emhoff's first wife, which she described as a "blessing."
Harris also addressed the false questioning over her race. "I'm really clear about who I am," she said. "My mother was very clear; she was raising two Black girls to be two proud Black women. And it was never a question."
Harris' Call Her Daddy Interview
Harris appeared in a highly anticipated 40-minute episode of the popular Call Her Daddy podcast.
The conversation was focused on issues facing women in America. The two discussed the current state of abortion access, economic issues and student loan forgiveness and sexual abuse and making the country safer for women.
Harris emphasized her commitment to abortion access, and told Cooper that, "I was the first vice president or president to ever in office go to a reproductive health center, ever."
"Most Americans want leaders who understand that the measure of their strength is not based on who you beat down, the real measure of the strength of a leader is based on who you lift up," she said in the interview.
Harris' 60 Minutes Interview
Harris appeared on an episode of CBS' 60 Minutes with correspondent Bill Whittaker, who pressed the Democratic presidential nominee on immigration, the war in Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East.
The vice president said that, "Israel has a right to defend itself," but said that the war "has to end," when speaking about the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Addressing the economy, Harris said that, "We now have an economy that is thriving by all macroeconomic measures," but that, "prices are still to high," and part of her plan is to "bring down the price of groceries."
Whittaker confronted Harris on the Biden administrations immigration policies. Harris said that the administrations have been "offering solutions," and defended the administration's approach when asked if it was a mistake to loosen immigration policies.
Speaking about the election, Harris said that, "I believe in my soul and heart, the American people are ready to turn the page."
Harris' The View Interview
In her first live TV interview and talk show appearance since becoming the Democratic presidential nominee, Harris outlined policy plans and emphasized her commitment to expanding Medicare and lowering the cost of child care.
Harris Speaks To Howard Stern
Harris spoke with the controversial radio show host, and former friend of Trump's, in an episode of his show. During the interview, the vice president said that she has been losing sleep over the election and is doing "everything I can to make sure [Trump] does not win." She said the country would take a dangerous path if Trump was reelected.
Harris on The Late Show
Harris appeared on CBS' The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, in her first late-night TV appearance since accepting the nomination. The vice president spoke about revelations from the upcoming Bob Woodward book, War. Her and Colbert drank a beer together, and Harris remarked that the last time she had a beer was at a baseball game with her husband.
She spoke about NATO, saying expressing support for strengthening alliances and standing with our allies. She described Trump as a "loser," and joked, "this is what happens when I drink beer."
Harris' Univision Town Hall
Harris made her case with Latino voters at the Univision event in Nevada. The vice president answered questions about key issues for voters in the election, including health care, housing, immigration and the economy.
Further Interview Reports
Less than a month out from Election Day, Harris and Walz are embarking on a reported media blitz. The two are set to appear in multiple interviews with unconventional media outlets and traditional media outlets.
The Vice Presidential Debate
Walz and Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance took part in the vice presidential debate on October 1, which was broadcast and moderated by CBS News.
A CNN instant poll conducted among registered voters who watched the debate said that Vance had won. The two had policy-focused discussions in which they addressed the crisis in the Middle East, school shootings and reproductive rights, among other key issues.
The debate could have a greater impact than normal on election outcomes, as it offers both campaigns a final opportunity to sway undecided voters and make an impression through their vice presidential candidates.
It may be that this is the last debate of the race, as Harris and Trump's teams have not agreed on another debate.
Upcoming Debates
The second presidential debate took place on September 10 and was hosted on ABC. Since then, Trump has announced that he will not participate in any future debates. Harris told her supporters at a rally in Charlotte, North Carolina, that "I believe that we owe it to the voters to have another debate."
Harris, who was considered the winner of the debate by the majority of viewers in several post-watch polls, challenged the former president to a rematch, which Trump turned down.
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