Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are actively campaigning in key states despite the impact of Hurricane Milton in Florida. Trump addressed economic issues at the Economic Club of Detroit and held rallies in Pennsylvania, while Harris participated in a Univision town hall in Las Vegas and an evening rally in Phoenix.
President Joe Biden, acknowledging the severity of Hurricane Milton, postponed his trips to Germany and Angola to focus on disaster response efforts. Both the Harris and Trump campaigns are strategically targeting key voting blocs to secure support in the upcoming election.
Trump is focusing on gaining votes in Hispanic communities, such as Reading, Pennsylvania, where he held a rally. Harris is working to increase support among Hispanic voters in the western states, particularly men, through initiatives like the 'Hombres con Harris' group.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Harris' running mate, attended a kickoff event for 'Hombres con Harris' in Phoenix alongside Arizona Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego and actor Jaime Camil. Similar events are planned in Arizona, Nevada, and Pennsylvania, with a focus on engaging Hispanic voters through small businesses, union halls, and community gatherings.
The Harris campaign is actively reaching out to Hispanic voters through various channels, including Spanish-language radio ads, sports events like baseball games and boxing matches, and cultural celebrations like Mexican Independence Day.
Former President Barack Obama is set to join the campaign trail in support of Harris, starting with a rally in Pittsburgh. Obama's involvement marks the beginning of a series of campaign stops he will make on behalf of the vice president. While Biden has been campaigning in key areas like suburban Philadelphia, he has made limited joint appearances with Harris since endorsing her in July.
Obama, a key figure in the Democratic Party, played a role in encouraging Biden to run and has a longstanding friendship with Harris dating back to his Senate campaign in Illinois. Their collaboration underscores the unity within the Democratic Party as they strive to secure victory in the upcoming election.
