Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz are set to campaign together in Georgia this week, focusing on the southeast portion of the state as they kick off their bus tour. The campaign in Georgia highlights the importance of the state as a crucial battleground ahead of the November elections, given President Joe Biden’s narrow victory there in 2020.
The campaign will target a diverse coalition of voters, including rural, suburban, and urban Georgians, with a focus on appealing to a broad range of voters, similar to Sen. Raphael Warnock’s successful strategy in the Senate runoff. The campaign boasts a strong infrastructure in the state, with 24 field offices and full-time staff.
Democratic strategists see an opportunity in Georgia, particularly in rural areas where the campaign aims to cut into Donald Trump’s advantage. The Harris-Walz campaign will focus on kitchen-table issues and connecting with voters in communities throughout the state.
The rally in Georgia will conclude with a joint interview with CNN’s Dana Bash, offering a chance for Harris and Walz to connect with voters and introduce Walz’s relatable background as a military veteran and former football coach. The campaign’s focus on Georgia reflects the state’s importance in determining the outcome of the upcoming election.
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