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Report: Harris Campaign Worried About Losing 'Blue Wall' States

Report: Harris Campaign Worried About Losing 'Blue Wall' States

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The Facts

  • The campaign of Democratic US presidential candidate Kamala Harris is reportedly preparing to lose at least one of the so-called "Blue Wall" states of Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania, which have gone to Democrats in almost every election since 1992.Anonymous sources on the campaign of US Vice. Pres Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, have reporteded that the campaign is bracing for a loss in at least one of the so-called "Blue Wall" states of Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania.

  • The Blue Wall was won by Democrats from 1992-2012, then Donald Trump in 2016, before returning to Democrat Joe Biden in 2020. However, recent RealClearPolitics polling averages have Trump slightly ahead in all three.Harris' campaign has reportedly sought to push for victories in Nevada and North Carolina just in case she loses one of the "Blue Wall" states. However, polls currently show Harris either tied or losing in those states.


The Spin

You don't need anonymous reports from campaign sources to know the Democrats are terrified of losing the "Blue Wall" states. Harris is losing steam so quickly that in eachthose ofstates thethat three states, other Democratic candidates are putting up ads saying they support Trump's policies. It seems Harris is not only losing the country but her party, too.

AllRecent the recent polls show is that this race is close, which puts Harris' grassroots campaign in a strong position. As Donald Trump continues alienating voters with his anti-democracy language, and Harris continues to meet with swing state voters, the Democratic nominee is on a path toward winning women, minorities, and the Electoral College.


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