Vice President Kamala Harris is set to make waves in the Keystone State today as she introduces her running mate for the 2024 presidential race. This marks Harris' inaugural visit to Pennsylvania since clinching the Democratic nomination earlier this week.
The highly anticipated rally comes as Harris ramps up her campaign efforts in this crucial swing state. According to Fox News, Sources close to the campaign reveal that the VP choice has been narrowed down to two contenders: Pennsylvania's own Governor Josh Shapiro and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
Harris' team is touting a surge in grassroots support, claiming over 30,000 new volunteer sign-ups in Pennsylvania within the past two weeks alone. With a robust ground game already in place - including nearly 300 staffers across 36 offices - the campaign is making a strong push in traditional battleground counties and even venturing into historically Republican strongholds.
The Harris camp is quick to draw contrasts with former President Trump's operation in the state, highlighting what they see as a lack of infrastructure and engagement from their opponent.
This comes in the wake of a recent security scare at a Trump rally in Butler, PA, which the former president has vowed to revisit.
Key issues likely to take center stage at today's event include abortion rights, economic policy, and public safety. The Harris campaign is emphasizing the Vice President's track record on job creation and healthcare cost reduction, while painting Trump's potential second term as a threat to civil liberties and economic stability.
With Pennsylvania's 20 electoral votes up for grabs, both campaigns are keenly aware of the state's pivotal role in November. Harris' team is banking on recent Democratic victories in the state, including Governor Shapiro's win in 2022, as a sign of shifting political winds.
