Kamala Harris is working to neutralize her vulnerability on immigration and reinforce her stance as tough on migration by visiting the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona. Democrats have shifted their messaging on immigration to focus on tough enforcement of the law, with Harris highlighting her background as a prosecutor to appeal to moderate voters. Despite Trump traditionally holding an advantage on immigration, recent polling shows a narrowing gap between him and Harris on the issue.
The upcoming debate between Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz is seen as having potential to impact the race, with Harris currently holding a narrow lead in key battlegrounds. The debate could help the GOP ticket recover from Trump’s rough performance in the first debate, but a strong showing from Walz could bolster Harris’s momentum. Vance has been actively engaging with the media leading up to the debate, while Walz has been more hesitant to engage with national news media.
In other political news, Trump has expressed interest in working on a deal to end Ukraine’s war with Russia, three Iranian nationals have been indicted for hacking into Trump’s campaign, and New York City Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to corruption charges. Vance has faced criticism for past remarks about Trump, and Harris is considering keeping some Biden appointees in the Cabinet if she wins the election. Senator Mark Warner is calling for action against disinformation ahead of the election, and the Supreme Court rejected Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s attempt to appear on New York’s election ballot.
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