More than 23 million votes already cast as Harris, Trump hit battleground states
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris sought to carve out her own identity from President Joe Biden’s administration during a town hall meeting in Chester Township on Wednesday. With less than two weeks until the November 5 election, Harris emphasized her unique vision for the country, attempting to galvanize undecided voters in a tightly contested race.
“My administration will not be a continuation of the Biden administration,” Harris declared in a televised CNN town hall, asserting that she brings her own ideas and experiences to the table. “I represent a new generation of leadership… We have to take new approaches,” she added, as polling suggests that Biden’s popularity may be hindering her campaign.
As Republican candidate Donald Trump campaigned in Georgia, another pivotal state, Harris fielded questions from attendees on various pressing issues. She vowed to address rising grocery prices and advocated for an end to the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, labeling Trump a “fascist” and a “danger to the well-being and safety of America.”
On the contentious issue of fracking, Harris acknowledged her evolving stance. While she previously opposed the practice during her first presidential bid in 2019, she now maintains that she wouldn’t ban fracking if elected, emphasizing the importance of consensus over pride in one’s position.
When pressed about the potential expansion of the Supreme Court, Harris responded, “I do believe that there should be some kind of reform of the court, and we can study what that actually looks like.”
Harris’s town hall reflects a strategic move to reconnect with voters as she navigates a challenging political landscape, where even slight shifts in support could be pivotal in the upcoming election.
