Harris and Trump Concentrate Pennsylvania Campaigns Onwards of Election
Highlights:
- According to the most recent polls, Kamala Harris leads suburban voters by 6%.
- Trump offers to end income tax for Americans living abroad.
- Harris’s campaign raises $1 billion, far outpacing Trump’s $38 million.
- Star power: Former President Obama marches for Harris.
- Both nominees concentrated on the required swing state of Pennsylvania.
With just four weeks until election day, the U.S. presidential election race has strengthened, especially in Pennsylvania, a hypercritical battlefield state. Harris and Donald Trump have mounted efforts to beat over voters with rallies and proactive policy announcements.
Trump Takes Aim at Harris and Rivals in Scranton
Donald Trump recently held a rally in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Joe Biden’s hometown, where he took stabs at his political contenders. Trump proclaimed he would be the one to “save the democracy” if voted back into power, targeting Harris and her running mate Tim as threats to the electoral process. His criticisms included Harris’s standpoint on potentially repealing the Electoral College, which he argued would reduce voter power in states like Pennsylvania.
Kamala Harris Surges with Star Power and Campaign Funds
Meanwhile, Kamala Harris has also been busy in Pennsylvania, bringing former President Obama on panel to rally voters. Her campaign has raised a staggering $1 billion by the end of September 2024, far exceeding the Trump campaign fund, which currently stands at $38 million. Harris’s campaign fight chest puts her in a much healthier financial status as the election approaches.
Shift in Voter Demographics and Polls
Harris and Trump Concentrate Pennsylvania Campaigns Onwards of Election: Recent polls indicate that Harris is ruling Trump among suburban voters, a crucial demographic in the state. Since launching her campaign, Harris has filled the gap between herself and Trump, earning support from middle-class families. Suburban voters, a demographic that spans all races and nationalities, are now favoring Harris at 47%, compared to Trump at 41%.
Trump Tax Plan for Americans in Abroad
One of Trump’s major proposals is ending income taxes for U.S. citizens living abroad, which would impact around 9 million Americans. This plan aspires to eliminate the hurdle of double taxation and simplify tax debt, appealing to overseas voters. However, the proposal would require Congressional approval and faces scrutiny over its more comprehensive implications for U.S. thrift.
As the U.S. presidential race heads into its final phase, Harris and Trump are vying for the suburban vote and crucial swing states like Pennsylvania.
