Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and her soon-to-be-announced running mate are embarking on a campaign trail this week in seven crucial battleground states. Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance will be closely following Harris as part of the Trump campaign's strategy to shadow the Democratic ticket.
Senator Vance, representing Ohio and former President Trump's running mate, plans to track Harris during her initial swing state tour. He will be present in Philadelphia on Tuesday as Harris begins her campaign swing. Vance's appearances are described as media availabilities rather than rallies, where he intends to address key issues such as inflation, border security, and crime, which Republicans consider Harris's political vulnerabilities.
These events, featuring individuals impacted by President Biden's policies, are expected to highlight the negative effects of current administration decisions. Vance will continue to shadow Harris as she holds rallies in Wisconsin, Michigan, North Carolina, Georgia, Arizona, and Nevada throughout the week.
Vance's role as the GOP ticket's attack dog and liaison to high-profile Republican donors is becoming more prominent. Meanwhile, former President Trump has been openly critical of Harris, questioning her intelligence and mental capacity in recent social media posts and at a rally in Georgia over the weekend.
