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Related: About this forumWill Florida see campaigning from Harris and Trump amid narrowing polls?
Florida is not considered a swing state given the GOPs lead in voter registrations, but with polls tightening and both campaigns buying TV ads for the first time, voters shouldnt be surprised to find both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump campaigning in person here before November.
I could totally see a Harris-Walz campaign having a big event here, whether its in Orlando or Tampa or Miami, said Democratic elections analyst Matt Isbell.
Florida leans Republican, nobody can argue that point, Isbell said. But the Florida Democrats have all the incentive in the world to make as much of a play as they can.
Neither the Harris nor Trump campaigns confirmed any planned events by their candidates in the Sunshine State. But both last week aired ads in Palm Beach County.
https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/09/01/will-florida-see-campaigning-from-harris-and-trump-amid-narrowing-polls/
Aviation Pro
(13,351 posts)The bluest stronghold in the state.
SWBTATTReg
(24,011 posts)places, and call out the troops, for we do have people everywhere. Beto in TX, some in FL, and other places. I say, turn the heat up, and make repugs work for their votes. Perhaps they're getting complacent, w/ the lack of upper leadership at the top of the GOP ticket (tRUMP is worthless).
To Democrats, Tuesday was a sign that the tide is turning in Florida. Floridians are tired of the chaos. They are tired of the culture wars, Democratic Party chairperson Nikki Fried told reporters in a triumphant Wednesday news conference. They are ready for government to go back to working for them, and they are ready for this moment. There's been a few articles in the FL papers too, about the same ol' dog tricks by the GOP in FL, and voters are getting tired of them. Perhaps this is an opening.
Tim Wahl, with his personality should go on a tour of southern locations across the southern part of the USA. Remind folks that there is a choice. Many blacks have regained their right to vote in Mississippi too, so this may help. Georgia is still tight. Hey, every little bit helps!
CaptainTruth
(7,182 posts)Heading to West Palm Beach, I'll bet this is I-95 south.
SPOTTED: The Harris-Walz Reproductive Freedom Tour bus seen making its way across Florida to its first stop in West Palm Beach 👀📍
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