During a rally in Pennsylvania, Sen. JD Vance, running mate of Donald Trump, criticized Vice President Kamala Harris for the economic challenges facing Americans. Vance attributed increased housing costs, lost jobs, inflation, and high credit delinquency rates to Harris' leadership over the past four years.
Vance highlighted statistics such as 8% of citizens struggling to pay car payments and Pennsylvania experiencing a significant rise in grocery prices. He described Harris' economic record as a failure and accused her of lacking a plan to address these issues.
In Pennsylvania, a battleground state, inflation remains above the national average. Food prices in Philadelphia have risen by 3.7% annually, while energy costs have surged at double the national rate.
Vance criticized Harris' tax policies, warning that allowing Trump's tax cuts to expire would burden Americans with thousands of dollars in additional taxes annually. He contrasted Harris' approach with Trump's plan to cut taxes and penalize companies outsourcing jobs.
Vance also raised concerns about job losses under a potential Harris administration, citing recent reports of private sector and manufacturing job declines. He emphasized Trump's past economic achievements, including low inflation and rising take-home pay.
Both Trump and Harris campaigned in Pennsylvania on Election Day eve. Trump focused on his track record of economic success, while Harris pledged to cut taxes for the middle class and enhance affordability for essentials like childcare and housing.
Harris vowed to prioritize improving citizens' lives by reducing costs and combating corporate price gouging. She promised tax cuts for middle-class families and small businesses, along with initiatives to lower healthcare expenses and enhance senior care.
As the election approached, both campaigns made their final pitches to voters in Pennsylvania, underscoring their divergent economic visions and policy priorities.
