Harris and Clinton Campaign in North Carolina

Vice President Kamala Harris is visiting North Carolina to engage with local leaders and support recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene, a key part of her campaign strategy in this battleground state. On Saturday, Harris met with Black leaders and volunteers in Raleigh, assisting with packing relief supplies for hurricane victims, and is set to attend church as part of a voter mobilization effort known as 'Souls to the Polls' in Greenville on Sunday. Her visit underscores the political significance of North Carolina, where Democrats see potential gains due to its demographic shifts, despite recent criticisms from former President Trump regarding the federal disaster response. Harris's campaign rally in Greenville aims to rally support ahead of early voting, with former President Bill Clinton also slated to campaign in the region. This marks Harris's 19th visit to the state this election cycle, highlighting its strategic importance as it narrowly supported Trump in 2020. The aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which caused significant devastation and loss of life, has become a contentious issue in the campaign discourse.