The Democratic National Committee has launched a unique campaign strategy by flying ads over NFL games in battleground states to target male voters. Vice President Kamala Harris is at the forefront of this effort to strengthen her appeal among male demographics.
These campaign ads will be displayed during key NFL matchups in crucial states. The banners will read “Sack Trump’s Project 2025! Vote Kamala!” and “Go Birds! Sack Project 2025 Vote Kamala!” The targeted games include the Pittsburgh Steelers-Las Vegas Raiders game in Nevada, the Arizona Cardinals-Green Bay Packers game in Wisconsin, the Atlanta Falcons-Carolina Panthers game in North Carolina, and the Cleveland Browns-Philadelphia Eagles game in Pennsylvania.
The DNC aims to link former President Donald Trump to Project 2025, a conservative group's ambitious plans for reshaping the federal government and American society in the event of Trump winning a second term. Despite Trump's attempts to distance himself from the group's agenda, Democrats are highlighting the potential impact of Project 2025.
As the election nears, the Harris campaign is focusing on male voters as a key demographic. By investing heavily in TV ads during major sports broadcasts in battleground states, including Major League Baseball games, college football matches, and soccer games, the campaign aims to sway male voters away from Trump.
While Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, do not frequently emphasize gender or the historic nature of Harris's candidacy, they recognize the significance of the gender gap in determining the election outcome. The campaign's strategy includes mobilizing female voters while also targeting persuadable male voters to secure victory in November.