Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz are set to embark on a campaign blitz over the next two days, focusing on key battleground states: Arizona and Nevada.
The Harris-Walz campaign has outlined their objectives for the two-day swing through the Southwest, emphasizing their efforts to engage diverse voters crucial to their electoral success in the region. They plan to underscore the significance of the race for reproductive rights and Vice President Harris's initiatives to enhance border security.
Furthermore, the duo intends to criticize former President Donald Trump and his associates for what they describe as an attempt to regress voters to the past with 'Project 2025's agenda.'
One of the central themes of Harris's campaign strategy revolves around her advocacy for women's reproductive rights. The campaign is strategically leveraging this issue to mobilize voters, with Harris emerging as a prominent voice on the subject within the Biden administration.
The campaign has established a robust ground game in Arizona and Nevada, boasting over 25 coordinated campaign offices and a team of more than 220 full-time staff members. This infrastructure is designed to help the campaign appeal to the diverse demographics of these battleground states, particularly targeting young and Latino voters.
Notably, Harris has secured key endorsements from leaders in both Arizona and Nevada, including mayors from border communities in Arizona and even some Republicans in the state following her presidential bid announcement.
These upcoming visits will mark Harris's seventh trip to Nevada and her fourth visit to Arizona this year, underscoring the campaign's commitment to these critical states.
Meanwhile, former President Trump is scheduled to hold a rally in Montana tonight, setting the stage for a dynamic political landscape in the region.