Democratic vice-presidential nominee Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz are kicking off a bus tour of Georgia in an effort to build momentum in the swing state ahead of the November presidential election. Georgia, a traditionally red state, has shown polls narrowing since Harris entered the race, making it a crucial battleground. The duo aims to preserve the inroads made by Joe Biden in 2016 when he became the first Democrat to win the state since 1992.
The campaign is looking to capitalize on the momentum generated by last week’s convention and win over voters in Georgia’s southern counties. The tour will culminate with a rally in Savannah on Thursday. Harris and Walz are targeting both rural and urban areas, with a strategy to limit losses in rural areas while turning out support in urban centers.
Meanwhile, President Trump faced controversy earlier this week when his campaign staff engaged in a physical altercation with an Arlington National Cemetery official while trying to take pictures in a restricted area. This incident comes as the Cook Political Report now views North Carolina as a toss-up in the presidential election and the Senate GOP is buying ads for incumbent Ted Cruz in a tight race against Democrat Colin Allred.
Harris and Walz are set to make their first joint interview with CNN on Thursday to discuss their swing through Georgia and address questions about Harris as the Democratic nominee following Joe Biden’s announcement to end his bid for a second term. The duo’s efforts in Georgia will be closely watched as they aim to secure a crucial victory in a highly contested state.
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