Harris and Trump take on different strategies to mobilize different groups of voters
Vice President Kamala Harris is appealing to a wider group of undecided voters while former President Donald Trump panders to his base of supporters and people who would not typically vote.
Vice President Kamala Harris is appealing to a wider group of undecided voters while former President Donald Trump panders to his base of supporters and people who would not typically vote.
Vice President Kamala Harris is appealing to a wider group of undecided voters while former President Donald Trump panders to his base of supporters and people who would not typically vote.
With less than two weeks left to the election, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are taking different strategies to mobilize voters.
On Wednesday, Harris answered questions from undecided voters at a CNN town hall in Pennsylvania, emphasizing the importance of not supporting Trump.
She referenced remarks made by Trump's former Chief of Staff to the New York Times, characterizing him as a fascist, and about Trump's admiration of authoritarian leaders, calling them a "911 call to the people."
When asked if she thought Trump was a fascist, Harris replied, "Yes, I do."
Harris also pledged to be a president "for all Americans," aiming to unite a divided country.
"We must get past this era of partisan politics and slowing down what we need to do in terms of progress in our country," Harris said. "That means working across the aisle."
In a rally in Georgia, Trump focused on rallying his own base where he hurled more insults at Harris.
"She's a low IQ individual," he said. "We must defeat Kamala Harris and stop her radical left agenda with a landslide that is too big to rig."
Trump urged supporters and those who would not typically vote to cast ballots early despite previously discouraging it in the 2020 election.
"I've been one that says 'whichever way, just get out and vote,'" Trump said. "But be a little careful. Make sure your vote gets counted."
While both campaigns are focusing on different groups of voters, they are also emphasizing digital-first strategies by moving away from traditional media. While Harris and Trump have participated in some network interviews, their campaigns are dedicating more time to collaborations with influencers and podcasters to reach an audience less connected to the news.
Trump will campaign in Arizona and Nevada on Thursday. Harris will be in Georgia alongside with former President Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen to boost voter enthusiasm and encourage early voting.
Trump will appear on "The Joe Rogan Experience" podcast Friday, which has a large following among men. Earlier this month, Harris spoke on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast aimed at young women.