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Presidential Candidates Focus On Key Battleground States

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris Vice is interviewed by National Association of Black Journalists members Tonya Mosley, and Gerren Keith Gaynor, with moderator Eugene Danie

Presidential candidates are strategically targeting battleground states as they ramp up their campaign efforts. Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, is set to visit Uniondale, Long Island, a somewhat unexpected location for his message. This move is part of the GOP's strategy to secure Republican-held seats in Democratic-heavy districts, particularly in coastal New York and California.

One of the closely watched races is between first-term Republican Rep. Anthony D’Esposito and Democrat Laura Gillen in Long Island. D’Esposito, a former New York Police detective, faces a tough challenge in a district that Joe Biden won by a significant margin in 2020.

Trump's recent post on Truth Social hinted at the GOP's ambition to win New York after many decades. He also promised to address the SALT cap issue, which has resulted in higher tax bills for residents in high-cost states like New York, New Jersey, and California.

Close race between D’Esposito and Gillen in Long Island, a district won by Biden in 2020.
Trump targets Republican-held seats in Democratic-heavy districts like Long Island.
Trump aims to win New York after decades, promises to address SALT cap issue.
Harris engages with Latino voters in swing states, highlights tax deductions for small businesses.

Vice President Kamala Harris, on the Democratic side, is engaging with Latino voters in swing states like Arizona, Nevada, and Pennsylvania. She highlighted her proposed tax deductions for small businesses, her experience in prosecuting border cases, and her support for a pathway to citizenship for deserving individuals.

Harris also emphasized the importance of preventing Trump from regaining the spotlight, urging voters to be vigilant. Meanwhile, Trump is resuming his campaign activities following an incident in Florida and is scheduled for trips to Michigan, North Carolina, and the nation's capital.

Trump's running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, is also actively participating in campaign events, with an upcoming appearance in Raleigh, North Carolina. Both parties are intensifying their efforts as the election season progresses.

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