U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris took her campaign to the crucial state of Pennsylvania on Sunday, before heading to Chicago where the Democratic Party is set to announce her nomination this week to face Republican candidate Donald Trump in the presidential election scheduled for November 5. Polls show that Harris has closed the gap with former President Trump nationally and in many of the eight key states, including Pennsylvania, which will play an important role in selecting a successor to Democratic President Joe Biden.
Illinois Democratic Governor J.B. Pritzker stated in comments to CNN on Sunday, “I have attended every convention since I was eligible to vote, and I can say I have never felt this type of energy and excitement at any other convention except Barack Obama's.” Obama became the first elected black president in U.S. history in 2008. If she wins the upcoming election, Harris, who has black and Asian roots, would become the first woman to hold the office.
Harris will visit Allegheny and Beaver counties in Pennsylvania, areas her campaign considers critical for winning the state's voter support. This tour comes a day after Trump spoke in northeastern Pennsylvania, mocking Harris and calling her "radical" and "crazy," stating that he believes defeating her would be easier than Biden (81 years old), who withdrew last month under pressure from his party after a disastrous debate against Trump.
After her tour in Pennsylvania, Harris will head to Chicago for the opening ceremony of the Democratic National Convention tomorrow, Monday. Sources indicated on Saturday that Harris is likely to join Biden on the convention stage tomorrow, where he will hand over the torch to her as the Democratic nominee for the presidency.
