Vice President Kamala Harris recently accepted the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination at their convention, urging her supporters to continue fighting for the presidency. With both major party conventions over, the 2024 race for the White House is in its final sprint. Harris and former President Trump, the Republican nominee, along with their running mates, will be making campaign stops in key battleground states in the upcoming weeks leading up to the November election. This process will be repeated weekly until Election Day, building up anticipation for the first and possibly only presidential debate between Harris and Trump scheduled for September 10 in Philadelphia.
One major point of contention in the campaign has been Harris’ perceived lack of accessibility to the media. Both Trump and Republicans have criticized her for not holding a major news conference or sitting for an interview since becoming the Democratic nominee over a month ago. Eyes will be on Harris to see if she delivers on her promise to do a national news media interview during the final week of August. Additionally, with only one week left in the month, both the Trump and Harris campaigns will soon release their fundraising figures for August, which are crucial metrics along with polling in determining campaign success.
The upcoming presidential debate between Harris and Trump on Sept. 10 will be a pivotal moment in the election. A strong performance by either candidate has the potential to shift the current close race, with the example of President Biden’s detrimental debate performance leading to his withdrawal from the race in the previous election. As early voting begins in swing states like North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Michigan, it is crucial for both campaigns to secure voter support and momentum heading into the final stretch before Election Day.
The fundraising numbers released by both campaigns in September will be closely watched, as it will provide insight into the financial capacity and support behind each candidate leading up to the election. President Biden enjoyed a fundraising lead earlier in the year, but Trump’s fundraising saw a surge in the late spring and early summer. After Biden withdrew from the race and Harris took his place, fundraising for the Democratic campaign increased significantly, leading to a substantial advantage in July. The August figures will provide crucial information on the state of each campaign as they head into the final months of the election cycle.
The clashes between Harris and Trump in key battleground states will be crucial in shaping the outcome of the election. As both candidates continue to campaign in swing states and make their case to undecided voters, these campaign stops could be decisive in securing crucial electoral votes. With early voting starting in some states next month, the candidates will be looking to build momentum and solidify support among key demographics. As the race for the White House enters its final sprint, the focus will be on each candidate’s performance in debates, fundraising, and campaign strategy leading up to Election Day.
