Arizona: U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned in Arizona on Friday, aiming to challenge Republican Donald Trump in key Western states. Meanwhile, Trump rallied in Montana to support a Republican Senate candidate.
Harris, recently named Democratic presidential candidate, is on a weeklong tour across seven states that could decide the November 5 election. In Phoenix, she addressed volunteers and voters, winning the endorsement of LULAC Adelante, a political action committee of the oldest Latino civil rights group in the U.S.
During her Glendale rally, attended by over 15,000 people, Harris addressed pro-Palestinian demonstrators critical of her stance on Israel’s conflict in Gaza. She emphasized ongoing efforts for a cease-fire and refocused on the 2024 race.
Trump, campaigning in Bozeman, Montana, continued his attacks on Harris, criticizing her campaign and media presence. Despite his claims, Harris’ crowd sizes have been comparable to Trump’s recent events.
Montana, while not a presidential battleground, hosts a crucial Senate race where Trump backed Republican Tim Sheehy against Democratic Senator John Tester. Trump’s rally began late due to a reported plane diversion.
Trump’s speech, lasting nearly two hours, reiterated his portrayal of Democrats as extremists, mocking the “weird” label used by Democratic running mate Tim Walz. He also revisited past controversies and defended his campaign’s strategy.
As the race tightens, both Harris and Trump focus on winning key states like Nevada and Arizona, where recent polls show a close contest. Harris continues her tour in Las Vegas, while Trump ramps up advertising efforts, particularly in Georgia, with a substantial $37.2 million ad buy.
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