After receiving widespread support in her campaign for the Democratic Party's nomination for the U.S. presidential election, Kamala Harris held a meeting with voters on Tuesday in the crucial state of Wisconsin as part of the race to the White House against Republican candidate Donald Trump. She stated at her first campaign rally in Milwaukee, "Wisconsin will ensure our stay in the White House," indicating that she is ready to debate Trump. She added, "I will work to unite our party to be ready in November," noting that she has 105 days before the election and "we will win," as she expressed.
Harris confirmed that she has received enough votes from Democratic delegates to earn the party's confidence, adding, "I am proud of my record compared to Trump's." She also said, "We have achieved the highest fundraising amount in campaign history in America in a short period." Harris's financial support has reached nearly $100 million since announcing her candidacy, with most donors contributing for the first time, according to a correspondent from "Al Arabiya/Al Hadath."
Furthermore, Harris spoke about her Republican opponent Donald Trump, saying, "I know who Trump is and what he represents," clarifying that the campaign is not only against Trump. She continued, "Our campaign focuses on the future, while Trump's campaign focuses on the past," indicating that the former president wants to take America backward. She also stated that she would be tougher on gun control issues.
Harris, the current Vice President, announced her candidacy to replace President Joe Biden in the race following his unexpected withdrawal and faces significant challenges, as she has only four months left to persuade American voters to support her. During her first official meeting with voters in Milwaukee as part of her campaign, she addressed various topics to gauge voter sentiment and interaction.
The choice of Milwaukee in Wisconsin, located on Lake Michigan, was not coincidental. This city, situated in the Great Lakes region, hosted the Republican Party conference last week, during which Donald Trump was officially selected as his party's nominee for the election. Additionally, Wisconsin is one of the five or six states that will determine the outcome of the presidential election on November 5.
Harris's nomination will be officially decided at the Democratic Party conference in mid-August in Chicago. The Vice President has garnered support from a group of state governors, some of whom were seen as potential rivals, as well as other senior party figures like Nancy Pelosi and Hillary Clinton. On Tuesday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced their endorsement of Harris’s candidacy.
Earlier on Tuesday, Harris received support from American actor George Clooney, one of the first Democratic donors who urged Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race, as well as billionaire Melinda Gates, the ex-wife of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates. The Steelworkers Union also expressed its support for Harris, stating in a statement that the Vice President has always defended workers' interests during her four years alongside Joe Biden.
