Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign has outlined a bullish view of the presidential race, emphasizing an expanded universe of swing voters following President Joe Biden’s withdrawal. The campaign asserts that while Harris aims to build on the 2020 Biden-Harris coalition, Trump has not broadened his support base. This contrast became more evident after Trump's failure to attract new voters post-debate and the RNC convention.
The Harris campaign is confident in its support from key demographics like Black, Latino, women, and young voters who were instrumental in the 2020 coalition. Moreover, they believe Harris can extend this coalition further. With Harris now the presumptive Democratic nominee, the campaign sees an opportunity to sway undecided voters in her favor.
The campaign views the current race as more fluid, with Harris being well-known but less so compared to Trump and Biden, especially among Democratic-leaning groups. They identify an expanded pool of potential voters who are receptive to Harris due to shared issue alignment, past Democratic support, and backing for Democrats in down-ballot races. The campaign's focus is on winning over these voters.
Furthermore, the campaign envisions a path to victory that extends beyond the traditional 'Blue Wall' states to include battleground states in the Sun Belt region. This marks a shift from earlier perceptions, as a previous Biden campaign memo had indicated reduced competitiveness in states like Georgia, Nevada, Arizona, and North Carolina.
