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US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned together for the first time Monday, marking a significant moment in their joint bid for the White House. Their appearance in
Pittsburgh
, Pennsylvania, aimed to rally support in this crucial battleground state, highlighting their
collaborative effort
as the November 5 election nears.
Biden’s support for Harris
At the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers union hall, Biden praised Harris’s candidacy and reaffirmed his support.
"We have made a lot of progress, and Kamala and I are going to build on that progress," Biden stated. He emphasized his continued involvement in the campaign, even as he steps back from the forefront. "I'll be on the sidelines, but I'll do everything I can to help," he added.
Harris’s campaign message
Harris, who has been energized by recent rallies and fundraising success, expressed her admiration for Biden's presidency. "Joe Biden has been one of the most transformative presidents in the United States that we have ever witnessed," she said. The vice president also highlighted their administration’s pro-union stance, resonating with the crowd’s chants of "We’re not going back!"
Trump’s absence and Harris’s critique
In contrast, Republican candidate Donald Trump took the weekend off from campaigning and had no public events on Labor Day. Harris’s campaign took a jab at Trump’s absence, questioning his commitment to workers. Trump, however, defended his economic record on his Truth Social platform, claiming that Harris and Biden have undone his achievements.
Campaign dynamics and future strategy
Harris, who has been working to define her platform, faces scrutiny for her policy shifts, such as her reversal on banning fracking—a key issue in Pennsylvania. The state remains a pivotal battleground, and the joint appearance with Biden marks the beginning of the final push toward Election Day.
As Labor Day traditionally signifies the end of summer and the start of the election sprint, Harris urged supporters to embrace the upcoming challenges. "64 days until the most important election of our lives," she declared. "We have some hard work then ahead of us. But here's the beauty of us in this room — we like our work. Hard work is good work."
Harris’s running mate campaigns separately
Meanwhile, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Harris’s running mate, was separately campaigning in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as part of the broader effort to secure key states ahead of the November election.
