Washington, D.C.: U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic Party’s candidate for President, is making significant strides in key battleground states, positioning herself as a formidable contender in the upcoming 2024 election. Harris, 59, who has been actively campaigning and fundraising, has seen a surge in popularity, narrowing the gap with her Republican rival, Donald Trump.
At a high-profile fundraising event in San Francisco, Harris confidently declared, “We will win this election.” The event attracted a record crowd of around 700 donors, many of whom were from the Indian American community, a demographic that has shown strong support for her candidacy. The event raised an impressive $12 million, boosting Harris’s campaign war chest as she prepares for the intense months ahead.
Harris’s rise comes just weeks after she became the Democratic nominee following President Joe Biden’s decision to step aside from the race. This rapid ascent has nearly erased Trump’s national lead in popularity. According to Real Clear Politics, a trusted media organization that aggregates data from all major national and state polls, Harris now holds a slight edge over Trump, leading by 0.5 percentage points in the average of national surveys.
In critical swing states like Wisconsin and Michigan, where Biden previously trailed, Harris has gained ground, further solidifying her position. A recent New York Times survey revealed that Harris is leading by four percentage points in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan states that are expected to play a pivotal role in determining the outcome of the election.
As the election campaign intensifies, Harris’s momentum in these battleground states could be a decisive factor in her bid to become the first woman and Indian American President of the United States.
