JD Vance to follow Kamala Harris and her running mate on campaign trip this week
As Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and her soon-to-be-announced running mate hit the campaign trail this week in all seven crucial battleground states, Republican Vice Presidential Nominee Sen. JD Vance will be close by.
The first-term senator from Ohio, who is former President Trump’s running mate on the GOP national ticket, plans to tail Harris as part of the Trump campaign’s plan to bracket the vice president and her running mate on their initial swing state tour.
The senator is expected to use his stops, which are being described as media availabilities rather than rallies, to take aim at Harris over the key issues of inflation, border security, and crime, which Republicans view as the vice president’s political Achilles’ heel.
The Vance events, which were first reported by Politico earlier on Monday, are also expected to feature “everyday Americans” who have been negatively impacted by President Biden’s policies.
Vance is expected to stay close to Harris and her running mate as the Democratic ticket holds rallies Wednesday in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and Detroit, Michigan, and on Thursday in Raleigh, North Carolina. Later in the week, Harris and her running mate will also hold rallies in Georgia, Arizona, and Nevada.
The bracketing of Harris by Vance comes as the senator increasingly fits into the role of the GOP ticket’s attack dog, as well as a key ambassador to the top-dollar Republican donor class.
But Trump, who has a history of practicing in-your-face politics, has had no problem taking direct aim at Harris in the two weeks since she replaced Biden at the top of the Democrats’ ticket. In social media posts this past weekend and at the rally with Vance in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday, Trump charged that the vice president had a “low IQ” and was “dumb,” and accused her of lacking “mental capacity.”
Senator JD Vance is poised to make his mark on the campaign trail as he joins the Republican ticket as the Vice Presidential Nominee. His upcoming appearances alongside Vice President Kamala Harris are set to draw attention to crucial policy issues and viewpoints that are central to the upcoming election.
With a focus on key topics such as inflation, border security, and crime, Vance aims to challenge Harris on these core issues that are of great importance to the American public. By amplifying the voices of everyday Americans affected by President Biden’s policies, Vance seeks to underscore the impact of these decisions on the populace.
As the campaign unfolds, Vance will closely follow Harris and her running mate, ensuring a strong presence in pivotal battleground states. This strategic move aligns with the GOP’s approach to engaging with the Democratic ticket head-on, setting the stage for a dynamic and vibrant election season.
Moreover, Vance’s role as a prominent figure within the Republican Party positions him as a key player in energizing the party’s base and rallying support from top donors. His proximity to Harris during campaign events signifies a concerted effort to challenge and counterbalance the Democratic narrative, bringing a fresh perspective to the political discourse.
As the campaign progresses, Vance’s active participation promises to inject new vigor into the electoral landscape, offering voters a distinct choice and shaping the national conversation around critical issues. With the election drawing nearer, the dynamic interplay between the candidates is expected to intensify, paving the way for a spirited and engaging race to the finish line.
