As the election results continue to come in, the situation in battleground states remains uncertain, even for those within the Harris campaign. However, there are positive indicators emerging in Pennsylvania that could potentially pave the way for a smoother path to the crucial 270 electoral votes.
Philadelphia's Mayor recently made a bold prediction, stating that the voter turnout for Harris in the city is expected to range between 650,000 and 750,000. This projection surpasses the turnout for Biden in 2020, which stood at approximately 600,000 votes. A spokesperson for the Mayor confirmed this optimistic forecast.
Furthermore, the Harris campaign has noted encouraging trends in Philadelphia, particularly in wards with a high concentration of Puerto Rican voters. By mid-day, three such wards had already nearly matched their turnout levels from the previous election cycle. The campaign attributes this surge in part to controversial remarks made by Trump at a recent rally, where derogatory comments were made about Puerto Rico. They believe that these remarks have swayed Puerto Rican voters, a significant demographic of nearly 400,000 individuals in Pennsylvania, towards supporting Harris.
These developments underscore the importance of voter turnout and the impact of strategic messaging in the final days of the campaign. With Pennsylvania playing a pivotal role in the electoral map, the Harris campaign remains cautiously optimistic about their prospects in the state.
