Harris Campaign Focuses on Key Battlegrounds

On Election Night, Vice President Kamala Harris' watch party at Howard University grew increasingly tense as former President Donald Trump began winning key swing states, leading to a somber atmosphere among supporters. Campaign co-chair Cedric Richmond announced that Harris would not be addressing the crowd, prompting many to leave early. Despite predictions of a Trump victory from betting markets and The New York Times' election needle, campaign manager Jen O'Malley Dillon urged patience, emphasizing a possible path to victory through the 'blue wall' states of Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan. As midnight approached, North Carolina was lost to Trump, but the campaign remained optimistic about outstanding votes in major Democratic strongholds like Philadelphia and Detroit. Dillon reassured staff that the race would not be decided that night and encouraged them to get some rest for the long night ahead. Overall, the campaign highlighted the importance of awaiting results from critical battleground states before concluding the outcome.