Vice President Kamala Harris, who has become the likely candidate for the Democratic Party after US President Joe Biden withdrew from the race, has made a rapid entrance into the race. Speaking at her first campaign rally, Harris vowed to win the elections to be held on November 5. Harping on former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, Harris said, “The American people will choose between a criminal and a prosecutor.”
Election campaign
As the presidential election to be held in the US on November 5 approaches, Harris argued in her first campaign rally in Wisconsin that she would not betray this trust and would defeat Trump and win the presidential election. Reminding that Wisconsin was one of the critical states in the presidential election, Harris stated that she believed they would defeat Trump first in Wisconsin and then in other states.
Criticism of Trump
Harris took aim at her Republican opponent Trump in her speech, saying the November presidential election will be a choice between a former prosecutor and a convicted felon. Likening Trump to the fraudsters she has investigated, Harris said, “I have investigated all kinds of perpetrators. Perverts who harass women. Fraudsters who rip off their clients. So when I say I know Trump’s type, believe me.”
Survey results
Harris’ campaign received $100 million in donations in the 36 hours following Biden’s withdrawal, and a new national poll by Reuters and Isos has put Harris ahead of Trump, who has 42 percent support, with 44 percent.
Tensions Between Trump and Harris
Trump, for his part, has challenged Harris. The former president told reporters in a call that he believes it is “important” to challenge Harris and that party candidates have an “obligation” to debate each other. There have also been claims that Harris would break up Biden’s team if she is elected.
Trump’s Sarcastic Response to Abbas
Former US President and Republican Party Presidential Candidate Donald Trump responded sarcastically on social media to a letter sent to him by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas condemning the assassination attempt. Trump thanked Abbas for conveying his get well wishes in his letter and stated that he was ready to meet with Netanyahu.
