The gloves are off in the US election race. In recent weeks Democrat candidate Kamala Harris has struck out with her economic plan. It largely centers on an appeal to the American middle class.
Harris has promised help for new small business owners, parents, and home buyers. It’s a kickstarter agenda designed to boost American growth and flatten the playing field for more takers.
The popularity of Donald Trump in the UK versus Kamala Harris needs no explanation. According to a poll by YouGov, conducted on 6 September, Harris outstrips Trump 61% to 19% in the election stakes.
The results show Harris beats her Republican rival across regions, gender, and age gaps. The only exception is by political affiliation in which Reform UK voters support her rival 57% over 25% respectively.
The US Secret Service have said the counting and certification of electoral votes on 6 Jan next year will be a National Special Security Event. It will be as secure as the Presidential Inauguration.
The chaotic scenes on 6 Jan 2021 are said to have inspired the new measure. The aim is to secure Washington DC in the event of a disturbance following this year’s election.
Donald Trump spoke to a Fox News host, Sean Hannity, on Wednesday about his run for the White House. It’s clear he still feels riled by illegal immigration and thinks it’s a big issue for Americans at large.
“It’s not that different. It’s still about the forgotten man and the forgotten woman. People are being treated horribly in this country. We’re a country that’s being laughed at all over the world, and I’ll be honest, if Joe Biden would be a great President I would be happier than being the worst President in the history of our country, because I want to see what’s good for the country.”
In context he’s now run three times (counting this year) and his talking points are still the same. In fact they run closely to media reports about the Southern border as well as crime and disorder.
The American election is hotting up, with Biden out the way and Harris out in front. She leads her Republican opponent by 3 points, according to Redfield and Wilton Strategies.
Her running mate, Tim Walz, has a 35% favourability rating among Americans. Her decision to run with him has landed her headlines and a bounce among Democrats, according to reports.
However, they fall either side of typical dividing lines. It looks Trump is a clear winner on issues he talks about, and likewise Harris. It’s apparent the stump is the place to be in this election cycle.
The American election race is hotting up. A strong dividing line has been drawn. Kamala Harris has chosen Tim Walz, hailing from Nebraska, as her running mate. He’s a strong pick for a candidate who lacked firepower behind legal knowhow.
The task ahead is troubling for Harris. Her Republican opponent is a powerhouse brand name. He’s also full of gusto. His rhetoric draws large crowds but she is more suited to a White House cum Washington scenic backdrop that makes her speeches sensible.
If her campaign wish is going to come true is another matter entirely. She’s already raised campaign dollars at a rate. In ten days she drew $310 million for her war chest. It’s impressive for an upstart campaign. However the messaging still has to come through.