Kamala Harris, the newly-minted presidential candidate, made a splash in Atlanta with a star-studded campaign rally that drew a crowd of about 10,000 people. The event featured performances by pop star Megan Thee Stallion and rapper/singer Quavo, as well as a speech by Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock.
Harris, who replaced Joe Biden as the presumptive Democratic nominee, challenged her Republican rival Donald Trump to meet her on the debate stage. She emphasized the importance of Georgia in the upcoming election, pointing to Biden’s narrow victory in the state in 2020.
Analysts believe that Harris’s presence on the ticket has energized voters in Georgia, a state that was once considered a long shot for Democrats. The campaign is focusing on key battleground states like Georgia, North Carolina, Arizona, and Nevada in the lead-up to the election.
Recent polling shows Harris leading Trump by one point among registered voters nationwide, with strong support in Georgia. However, Trump still has a significant base of support in the state, with Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene calling Harris a “radical extremist.”
Harris has been facing attacks over her handling of the crisis at the southern border, but she has emphasized her experience in border security and prosecuting human traffickers. Analysts believe that Trump will need to be careful in his messaging to Georgia voters, particularly women voters who may find his personal attacks on Harris off-putting.
Overall, Harris’s campaign in Georgia has generated enthusiasm and engagement among voters, with a focus on increasing voter turnout and appealing to a wide range of demographics. The state is shaping up to be a key battleground in the 2024 election, with both candidates vying for support in this closely contested state.
