Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden are set to co-headline a campaign event in Pennsylvania as Harris presents herself as a way forward while remaining loyal to Biden and his policies. The two will attend Pittsburgh’s Labor Day parade and offer remarks in a show of Democratic enthusiasm for the upcoming 2024 election. Pennsylvania voters have shown increased interest in Harris since she moved to the top of the ticket six weeks ago, with thousands of new volunteers signing up to support her and Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz.
Harris has positioned herself as a break from toxic politics, rejecting the rhetoric of former President Donald Trump while aligning her agenda with Biden’s policies. She has emphasized issues such as affordable healthcare, the economy, and assistance for families in affording childcare. Despite her different delivery style compared to Biden’s, Harris echoes his calls to build an opportunity economy for all Americans and lower the cost of living in the country. The campaign event in Pennsylvania is part of a larger effort to reach battleground states with just over two months until Election Day.
Harris and Biden have not shared a speaking slot since the transition of Harris to the ticket, with the campaign using her advocacy for abortion rights as a key messaging point. The pair have appeared at official events and met at the White House since the ticket swap. Harris is now looking to Biden, a Scranton native, to help secure a victory in Pennsylvania, a crucial state for the 2024 election. Despite recent events leading to Harris running for the Oval Office, she has remained loyal to Biden and praised his commitment and intelligence as qualities the American people deserve in a president.
President Biden, now 81, stepped aside in July after a disastrous debate performance with Trump and calls from his party for a new generation of leadership. Harris will debate Trump on September 10 as part of the upcoming election campaign. Harris has expressed admiration for Biden’s dedication and commitment to the American people and credits him with endorsing her for the vice presidency. She has also defended the administration’s record on the southern border and immigration, emphasizing the need to enforce laws while addressing root causes in other countries driving border crossings.
Harris has been vocal about the situation in Gaza and has endorsed Biden’s efforts to secure a hostage deal and ceasefire in the region. Israel recently announced the recovery of six hostages captured during the Gaza war, prompting demonstrations and calls for a ceasefire. Harris will join Biden in the Situation Room to meet with the U.S. hostage deal negotiating team to continue discussions on securing the release of remaining hostages. The upcoming campaign event in Pennsylvania will showcase Harris and Biden’s shared commitment to addressing key issues and building a better future for all Americans.
