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Kamala Harris Targets Women Of Color In Indiana Visit

Vice President Kamala Harris poses for a selfie with Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez and Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisc., as she arrives in Milwaukee, Wisc., Tuesday, July 23, 2024. (Kevin Mohatt/Pool v

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to address a historically Black sorority, Zeta Phi Beta, in Indiana, a state that has not supported a Democratic presidential candidate in almost 16 years. Harris, a woman of Black and South Asian descent, aims to rally support among women of color, a key constituency for the Democratic Party.

The campaign sees women, nonwhite, and younger voters as crucial to its success. Harris's visit to Indiana comes shortly after launching her bid for the White House, following President Joe Biden's exit from the race. The campaign chair emphasized Harris's strength and grassroots enthusiasm, expressing confidence in her ability to win.

Despite challenges such as rising inflation and former President Donald Trump's continued popularity among his base, the campaign remains optimistic. While focusing on key battleground states like Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania, Harris also aims to compete in North Carolina, Georgia, Arizona, and Nevada.

Trump's support has been stronger among white voters without a college degree, a demographic that played a significant role in the 2020 election. However, Black women, who overwhelmingly supported Biden in the last election, are seen as pivotal for Democrats in November.

Following her Indiana visit, Harris will speak at the national convention of the American Federation of Teachers in Houston, Texas. The convention endorsed Harris's candidacy, further solidifying her support among key voter groups.

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