Harris, Obamas Campaign in Key Battlegrounds

Vice President Kamala Harris is ramping up her campaign efforts as she teams up with former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama for critical get-out-the-vote events in battleground states Georgia and Michigan next week. These events aim to leverage the Obama's popularity among Democratic voters, particularly in light of recent polling indicating Harris's waning support among Black voters compared to Biden's 2020 performance. Additionally, Harris will campaign alongside Liz Cheney, a former Republican congresswoman who has become a key conservative ally, in suburban areas of Philadelphia, Detroit, and Milwaukee. Cheney's shift from Trump supporter to critic following the January 6 Capitol riot highlights the unique coalition forming around Harris's campaign. As early voting begins, Harris's strategy appears focused on energizing the Democratic base and addressing concerns among Black men, an essential demographic for the election. Both the Obamas and Cheney's involvement signify a strategic pivot as the election date approaches.