United States President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris made their first joint appearance since Biden dropped out of the presidential race to campaign in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Labor Day. They aimed to secure support from unions and blue-collar workers in the key battleground state ahead of the November 5 election against former President Donald Trump.
Biden condemned Trump as anti-union and pledged to continue supporting workers, while Harris promised to keep America’s steel production under US control. They highlighted their commitment to strengthening the manufacturing sector and keeping companies like US Steel American-owned.
Harris also faced protesters in Detroit, Michigan demanding a shift in US support for Israel amid conflict in Gaza. As the Democratic nominees, Harris and Biden are preparing for their first debate on September 10 and will need to address Republican attacks on their economic policies.
Polls show Harris leading Trump nationally and in battleground states, but independent pollster Jeremy Zogby cautioned that the race remains fluid. Both campaigns are expected to focus more on issues rather than personalities as election day approaches.
Harris seeks to differentiate herself from Biden while still benefiting from his pro-union image. She is presenting herself as a candidate for change while the opposition paints her as part of the current administration. With the election approaching, the candidates will need to navigate changing dynamics in the battleground states to secure victory.
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