Speaking to reporters in Milwaukee, Harris reaffirmed her commitment to ongoing investment in American manufacturing, countering Trump’s record during his presidency, which she argued resulted in job losses. “Continuing to invest in American manufacturing is my plan and intention,” Harris stated emphatically.
As Harris addressed supporters before heading to campaign rallies in Atlanta and Charlotte, North Carolina, Trump was engaged in a busy schedule that included two rallies in North Carolina and one in Salem, Virginia — a state not classified as a battleground.
Trump, addressing his supporters in Gastonia, North Carolina, proclaimed, “We stand on the brink of the four greatest years in American history.” Meanwhile, President Joe Biden, who exited the race earlier this summer when it became evident that he would not secure a nomination, made a campaign stop in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
As the election countdown intensifies, a reporter in Milwaukee referred to Harris as “Madam President,” prompting a quick response from the Vice President: “Three days.”
Johnson later backtracked on his comments regarding semiconductor subsidies, suggesting that he only meant to indicate that Republicans would look to “streamline” the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act. However, Harris argued that Johnson’s clarification came only because “their agenda is not popular.”
The CHIPS and Science Act represents a significant investment of billions of dollars to bolster semiconductor production in the United States, supporting union jobs in battleground states like Michigan.
High-profile endorsements and support were also evident at Harris’s events. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, along with actress Eva Longoria, participated in a get-out-the-vote effort in Las Vegas, while Republican VP candidate JD Vance teamed up with Donald Trump Jr. for events in Las Vegas and Scottsdale, Arizona. First Lady Jill Biden was actively campaigning in Georgia, with Hillary Clinton attending a rally in Tampa, Florida to support Harris’s candidacy.
Interestingly, Harris and Trump’s planes were spotted parked near each other at Milwaukee Airport, while both candidates spent the night in hotels just three blocks apart. Supporters were already queuing up in Atlanta ahead of Harris’s rally.
Marcella and Darrell Pittman, who traveled four hours from Alabama to attend Harris’s Atlanta rally, expressed their commitment to the campaign. While Marcella was optimistic about Harris’s chances, Darrell voiced concern about young Black voters’ hesitance to support a woman for president.
“It’s tough, and on the other side, they’ve inspired many of our people to believe that we trust Kamala,” Darrell noted.
In the lead-up to the election, Marcella emphasized, “We have nothing on our minds but voting and talking to everyone.” Meanwhile, Darrell stressed, “There’s a lot on the line, and we can’t let it slip away.”
Carol Hicks, optimistic as she carried a collection of Harris signs, mentioned that even staunch Republicans in her circle were casting their votes for Harris, simply because they could not bear the thought of voting for Trump. She encouraged those unsure about voting for a woman, asserting that “only weak men can’t tolerate a strong woman.”
Trump supporters were equally enthusiastic. Nick Chakour, a retired police officer from Center Line, Michigan, who attended a rally in nearby Warren, expressed cautious optimism regarding Trump’s chances, emphasizing that the outcome depends on voter turnout. “Like in a game, you have to keep going until the whistle blows,” he remarked.
Attendee Stephanie Tanzini, 77, donned a vibrant denim American flag baseball cap at the same rally. She shared her plans to monitor election night results “24/7,” prepared to celebrate Trump’s anticipated victory with chips, dips, and a bowl of marshmallows.
“Because Trump is going to win by a landslide,” she proclaimed confidently.