With just four weeks remaining until Election Day, both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are ramping up their campaigns, crisscrossing the country and flooding the media with appearances. A new New York Times poll shows Harris holding a slight lead over Trump, heightening the intensity of both campaigns as they enter the final stretch.
Harris is taking full advantage of her momentum with a flurry of media appearances. She is making rounds on major shows, including ABC’s The View, The Howard Stern Show, and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. During her appearance on The View, Harris criticized Trump for failing to address the real concerns of the American people. “When Trump speaks at his rallies, he’s focused on himself, not the issues that matter to American families,” Harris said during the segment.
Meanwhile, her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, is on the campaign trail with stops in Seattle, Sacramento, and Reno, energizing key Democratic voter bases ahead of the crucial election. The Harris-Walz ticket is focusing on building a strong lead in battleground states and bolstering their presence in areas where they need to shore up support.
Trump’s Response: A Focus on Virtual Events
Former President Trump, though trailing slightly in the polls, is also keeping a packed schedule. He is set to take part in a virtual town hall on health care, a key issue in his campaign, where he is expected to discuss his vision for reform and his stance on the Affordable Care Act. Trump has repeatedly emphasized his commitment to reducing health care costs and addressing what he calls the “failures” of the Biden administration’s health policies.
Trump’s running mate, Ohio Senator JD Vance, is traveling to Detroit, where he will give remarks on job creation and revitalizing American manufacturing—two central pillars of the Trump-Vance campaign’s economic platform.
DeSantis Fires Back at Harris Amid Hurricane Milton Response
The campaign atmosphere became even more charged when Florida Governor Ron DeSantis fired back at Vice President Harris during a press conference focused on Hurricane Milton, a powerful storm threatening the Florida coastline. Harris had earlier accused DeSantis of being “selfish” and “irresponsible” for allegedly ignoring her calls regarding hurricane resources. DeSantis responded bluntly, stating, “I don’t have time for Kamala Harris’ political games while my state is preparing for a natural disaster.”
DeSantis dismissed Harris’ remarks as political posturing and added that he was unaware of any attempts by Harris to contact him during the storm preparations. He further emphasized that the crisis was not about politics but about protecting Floridians in the face of the impending hurricane. “This isn’t about her; it’s about the people of Florida and keeping them safe,” DeSantis remarked.
Harris has used the moment to highlight what she sees as a failure in leadership, framing her criticism as part of a broader message about governance and accountability, which is central to her campaign.
Biden Campaigns in Pennsylvania as Senate Control Hangs in the Balance
President Joe Biden is also active on the campaign trail, stumping for Democratic Senator Bob Casey in Pennsylvania. Casey faces a tough challenge from Republican candidate Dave McCormick, and the outcome of this race could decide which party controls the U.S. Senate. Biden’s involvement underscores the high stakes of this election, with Pennsylvania being a key battleground state.
The president and Casey, who have known each other for decades, are hoping that Biden’s popularity among Democratic voters in Pennsylvania will help tip the balance in the tight race. Biden’s campaign appearances are seen as critical for mobilizing voters in what could be a razor-thin margin of victory.
Harris and Trump: Media Blitz on Full Display
As Election Day looms, Harris and Trump are taking divergent approaches to the media. Harris’ media blitz is targeting a wide range of platforms, from daytime television to late-night comedy, in an effort to reach diverse audiences. Trump’s decision to focus on a virtual town hall speaks to his strategy of addressing core policy issues like health care, which resonates deeply with his base.
With Harris currently holding a slight lead in the polls, the stakes are higher than ever as both campaigns aim to sway undecided voters and energize their supporters. The final weeks leading up to the election promise to be intense, with each candidate pulling out all the stops to secure victory.
