Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic Party’s presidential candidate, delivered a campaign speech in Georgia on Aug. 29, urging supporters to work hard for another victory in 2024. She emphasized the importance of not becoming complacent and cautioned that the race would be tight until the very end. Harris framed her White House bid as a “fight for America’s future,” highlighting campaign promises such as affordable childcare, paid leave, and healthcare. She also emphasized protecting women’s right to abortion.
During her speech, Harris acknowledged Georgia’s role in previous elections by sending two extraordinary senators to Washington and electing President Biden and herself to the White House. She concluded her speech by rallying supporters to do it again.
Harris has been on a two-day bus tour with her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, visiting rural communities and suburbs in South Georgia to rally support. They visited Liberty County High School in Hinesville and stopped by a barbecue restaurant in Savannah.
In 2020, former President Trump lost Georgia by just over 10,000 votes. However, according to polling averages from RealClearPolitics, he currently holds a slight advantage over Harris in the Peach State.
Political science experts have noted that Harris is seeking to build on the momentum from 2020 by mobilizing black voters who played a significant role in flipping the state during that election. The Democratic Party’s volunteers on the ground are crucial for ensuring high turnout among these voters.
Since launching her campaign on July 21, Harris has been traveling across the country narrowing Trump’s leads in national and battleground state polls. Her position at the top of the ticket has reversed gains made by Trump among Latino and black voters.
Before delivering her campaign speech on Aug. 29th., Harris sat down for an unscripted interview with CNN at a local black-owned restaurant in Savannah—a crucial opportunity for undecided voters to learn about her policy proposals.
Harris has also accepted a debate with former President Donald Trump scheduled for Sept. 10th., which will be hosted by ABC News in Philadelphia.
Following last week’s Democratic National Convention where she accepted her party’s nomination as vice president candidate alongside Joe Biden,Harris saw an increase in many national and battleground state polls.
She highlighted themes of patriotism and freedom during her acceptance speech aimed at attracting undecided voters but drew criticism from Republicans who accused her of aligning too closely with their messaging.
With less than 70 days left until Election Day,Harris’ campaign aims to convince any remaining undecided voters to support their ticket