Vice President Kamala Harris concluded her presidential nomination acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention by urging supporters to “get out there, let’s fight for it.” With both major party national nominating conventions now over, the final sprint to the 2024 White House race has begun. Harris and former President Trump, the Republican nominee, along with their running mates, will be hitting the campaign trail in key battleground states to secure victory in November. The race will continue to intensify as the candidates make stops in crucial swing states that will play a significant role in determining the outcome of the election.
Former President Trump and his running mate Sen. JD Vance have criticized Harris for not holding a major news conference or sitting for an interview since becoming the Democratic nominee over a month ago. All eyes will be on Harris to see if she fulfills her promise to participate in a national news media interview in the coming week. As the end of August approaches, anticipation builds for the latest fundraising figures from both the Trump and Harris campaigns. While President Biden had a fundraising lead over Trump earlier this year, the former president’s fundraising saw a significant increase in the late spring and early summer. However, after Biden’s decision to end his re-election bid and Harris taking his place as the Democratic nominee, fundraising for the campaign and the party surged, with Harris outpacing Trump in fundraising during July.
The first and possibly only presidential debate between Harris and Trump is scheduled for September 10 in Philadelphia. This debate is expected to be a crucial moment in the 2024 presidential election, with the potential to transform the current close race between the vice president and the former president. The impact of debates on an election result can be seen in the June debate between Biden and Trump, which raised concerns about the president’s ability to handle another term in office. Shortly after this debate, President Trump dropped out of the race. With 73 days to go until Election Day, some voters will begin casting their ballots next month, with early voting starting in swing states like North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.
The upcoming weeks will see both Harris and Trump campaigning vigorously in key battleground states as they aim to secure the White House in November. Fundraising figures are eagerly anticipated, with September 1 likely to see the release of the latest numbers from both campaigns. The forthcoming presidential debate scheduled for September 10 in Philadelphia is expected to be a pivotal moment in the election, potentially influencing the close race between Harris and Trump. With early voting set to begin in swing states next month, the intensity of the 2024 campaign continues to rise as both candidates strive to win over voters and secure victory in the November election.
