🇺🇸 U.S. ELECTION 2024
The presidential election is rapidly approaching, with less than 90 days remaining. Here’s what we’re focusing on.
Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz made headlines at a rally in Las Vegas last Saturday. Credit: Erin Schaff/The New York Times
Highlights from the Harris-Walz Campaign’s First Week
As the political landscape evolves, the typically quiet August period has transformed into a dynamic surge of rallies, interviews, and public engagements. This summer’s energy comes just a week ahead of the Democratic National Convention, set to take place in Chicago, where the newly formed Harris-Walz ticket aims to build on the momentum established during their week-long introduction to the American electorate.
Over the weekend, both presidential tickets ventured westward. Former President Donald Trump held a rally in Montana and attended fundraisers in Wyoming and Colorado. Meanwhile, Kamala Harris and her running mate, Governor Tim Walz, participated in events across the crucial battleground states of Arizona and Nevada, culminating in a fundraiser in San Francisco.
Since their inaugural rally at the start of last week, Democrats have found themselves in an unexpectedly strong position, adopting an offensive strategy. A recent Times/Siena College poll indicates that Harris now leads Trump in the national polling average and in several key battleground states. Here are five significant takeaways from the inaugural week of the Harris-Walz campaign:
- Biden: In his first interview since suspending his campaign, President Biden emphasized the necessity for the Democratic Party to defeat Trump, labeling him an ally of the Ku Klux Klan.
- Trump: The former president made unfounded claims on social media, alleging that Harris manipulated artificial intelligence to fabricate fake images and videos showcasing the large crowds at her rallies.
