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October 17, 2024 16:00
milwaukee (wi) - With three weeks left until the election, Democrats intensify efforts to secure victory for Kamala Harris in crucial swing states Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania.
The Democratic party is making a concerted effort to maintain the 'blue wall' in swing states ahead of the November 5 election, as these states are vital for ensuring Kamala Harris' win. Eight years ago, the 'Great Lakes States' surprisingly went to Donald Trump, but Joe Biden reclaimed them in the last elections.
With just three weeks remaining, Democrats have launched a 'Blue Wall Bus Tour' across the region, while Republicans are also actively engaging with residents of swing states, including a campaign by Elon Musk in Pennsylvania, a state with 19 electoral votes and a tight race according to polls.
Nationally, Kamala Harris holds a shrinking lead of a few percentage points; however, the ultimate decider of the White House race will be the states won. Despite winning the Popular Vote in 2016, Hillary Clinton lost the election to Trump.
Interestingly, Trump is now favored by some betting markets to win the presidency, although most polls still consider Harris the frontrunner, with marginal differences in the decisive states.
Conservative news outlets report Democrats are concerned as Trump narrows the gap with Harris in recent polls. Harris, after a period of relative silence, has increased media appearances in the past week, even including Fox News. CNN sources suggest that Harris can gain more support among viewers, especially after reaching out to more Democratic-leaning media outlets.
During the bus tour in Milwaukee, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer commented on her party's alleged stress, stating, "I would always want my side to be concerned, it means we are taking it seriously and understand the stakes." Harris' campaign consistently paints Trump as a threat to democracy, while Trump labels Harris a 'communist' in his rallies.