Kamala Harris Seeks Support from 6,000 Black Women for Presidential Campaign
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris addressed over six thousand Black women, aiming to rejuvenate the Democratic presidential campaign as former President Donald Trump resumes his campaign activities. Following President Joe Biden's withdrawal, Harris seeks to leverage the multi-generational network of Black women, crucial to Biden's 2020 victory, to drive voter turnout. Current polls show a tight race, with Harris and Trump closely competitive.
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris addressed over 6,000 Black women at a rally on Wednesday, aiming to rejuvenate the Democratic presidential campaign as former President Donald Trump resumes his campaign activities.
Harris, who would be the first Black woman and Asian American U.S. president, stepped up after President Joe Biden, 81, ended his re-election bid.
Biden's decision followed intense opposition from Democrats questioning his capability for another term.
Harris' campaign focuses on leveraging the multi-generational network of Black women, crucial to Biden's 2020 victory, to drive voter turnout.
Speaking at an Indianapolis event hosted by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, founded at her alma mater Howard University, Harris emphasized the need for leadership and support.
Current polls show a tight race, with Harris holding a marginal lead in a Reuters/Ipsos poll but trailing Trump in a CNN poll.
Biden will address the nation to explain his withdrawal, Trump's campaign has labeled Harris as Biden's surrogate, criticizing her stance on economic and immigration issues.
Trump, recovering from an assassination attempt, accused Harris of supporting open borders, a claim unsubstantiated by Harris’s policies.
Harris' campaign chair Jen O'Malley Dillon highlighted a broader strategy targeting swing states.
Harris has quickly consolidated Democratic support, raising $126 million since Biden's departure, with substantial new donor contributions.
The Democratic nomination will be formalized next month in Chicago, with North Carolina's Governor Roy Cooper among potential vice-presidential picks.