In a dramatic turn of events, the U.S. presidential election has been transformed just 99 days before Election Day. Vice President Kamala Harris has taken over the Democratic campaign, smashing fundraising records and generating excitement reminiscent of Barack Obama’s historic candidacy. On the Republican side, allies of former President Donald Trump are fearful as they realize his victory is not guaranteed. Trump’s vice presidential pick, JD Vance, is facing criticism, and the Republican mood has soured.
Harris’ campaign has raised $200 million in seven days, with a surge in volunteers and support from Democrats across the nation. Candidates like Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer are showing strong support for Harris, and the conversation has shifted away from Biden’s age and mental acuity to focus on issues that allow Democrats to go on the offense.
Meanwhile, Trump has abandoned his magnanimous tone and is adopting a kitchen-sink strategy to attack Harris. Some conservatives are calling her a “DEI candidate,” but Harris’s team is pushing back against the attacks. Trump, however, seems fixated on Biden and is struggling to move on from his opponent from the 2020 election.
As the race heats up, voters are expressing a mix of optimism and nerves. While some are concerned about Harris at the top of the ticket, others are hopeful for stability amidst the dramatic changes in the campaign. With more than a billion dollars in political advertising yet to be broadcast, and uncertainty about debates and third-party candidates, the election remains unpredictable. But one thing is clear: the race for the White House has been redefined in a week unlike any other in American history.
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