Lancester: Kamala Harris Turns 60 in Final Stretch of US Election
Kamala Harris turned 60 on Sunday in the final stretch of a knife-edge US election, making campaign stops at Black churches in Georgia as her 78-year-old opponent Donald Trump served fries at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s in a bid to earn working-class credibility.
Harris Lambastes Trump’s Dark Language
Throughout the day, Harris lambasted Trump’s increasingly disparaging, dark language on the trail, saying in an interview on MSNBC that Americans “deserve so much better.”
“Donald Trump should never again stand behind the seal of the president of the United States. He has not earned the right,” Harris said.
Trump’s ‘McDonald’s’ Campaign Stop
Recently Trump has likened undocumented migrants to animals, threatened revenge against his perceived enemies, praised autocrats like Vladimir Putin of Russia, and described America as a ruined nation only he can fix.
And over the weekend, he used an expletive to describe Harris.
McDonald’s Centre Stage
With just over two weeks before Election Day, the Democratic vice president and the Republican billionaire are in a fierce, split-screen race.
On Sunday, Trump was all smiles as he scooped fries at a McDonald’s franchise outside of Philadelphia, donning a black-and-yellow apron over his white shirt and red tie.
The campaign stop was intended as a jab at Harris, who has talked about working at the fast-food chain in her youth.
Test of Endurance
Both candidates are spending their final campaign days in pivotal states, as are their surrogates.
Tesla and SpaceX boss Elon Musk has been stumping for Trump, while Harris taps pop star power, with singers Lizzo and Usher making Saturday appearances for her.
Conclusion
The US election has entered its final stretch, with both candidates heavily campaigning in pivotal states and using different strategies to win over voters. While Trump’s age and spontaneous remarks have not appeared to be a deal-breaker for voters, Harris’s criticism of his dark language and divisive rhetoric may help her gain an edge in the election.
FAQs
- Why did Kamala Harris make campaign stops at Black churches in Georgia?
To reach out to Black voters and emphasize her support for their communities.
- What was Donald Trump’s “McDonald’s” campaign stop about?
A PR stunt to earn working-class credibility and counter Harris’s claims of working at McDonald’s in her youth.
- Why did Trump use an expletive to describe Kamala Harris?
A misguided attempt to target Harris and her supporters, but it may have had the opposite effect, generating sympathy for her instead.
- What is the current state of the US election?
A closely contested race with both candidates neck and neck, with the outcome uncertain until the final results are in.