Kamala Harris will kick off a campaign blitz in Erie County, Pennsylvania, a crucial battleground that has accurately predicted the outcome of the state in the last four elections. Former President Obama and President Biden won the county, showing its significance as a bellwether in the state. Erie County, located in northwest Pennsylvania, has a mix of urban and rural areas, making it a microcosm of the state. Harris aims to replicate Senator Fetterman’s strategy of maximizing votes in metropolitan areas while limiting losses in rural regions. The county’s rural areas have a strong pro-Trump presence, making it a challenging territory for Harris. Despite this, Harris will also campaign in Michigan and Wisconsin, focusing on mobilizing Black voters, especially Black men, who have shown lower turnout in recent elections. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will help with campaigning in western Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, among other states. Harris is also targeting suburban voters who may be uncomfortable with Trump, seeking to expand her coalition beyond traditional Democratic bases. Fetterman believes that Harris does not necessarily need to win rural areas but can carry the state by minimizing losses. The campaign’s field program emphasizes listening to voters in these areas to understand their concerns. The Trump campaign is capitalizing on polls indicating a tightening race, while Democrats acknowledge the challenges of rural America but remain optimistic about Harris’ chances in Pennsylvania and other battleground states.
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