Vice President Kamala Harris remains optimistic about her campaign’s chances in Florida, eyeing the valuable 30 electoral votes in the upcoming presidential election.
At a recent New York City fundraiser, second gentleman Doug Emhoff expressed confidence in the campaign’s strategy, stating they are determined to “see what we can do” in Florida, despite past losses to former President Donald Trump during the last two elections.
Emhoff highlighted the potential in the state, mentioning, “The map is wide-open, and we need the money to compete in seven and possibly eight states,” according to an ABC News report.
Reflecting on a campaign event in the Villages, Florida, he noted, “There was way more people than we thought, and there was a lot of excitement.”
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Historically, Florida has leaned Republican, with Democrats winning only five presidential elections since 1952, the last two being under Barack Obama in 2008 and 2012. But with critical issues like abortion on the ballot this year, party leaders like Democratic National Committee Chairman Jamie Harrison assert they see a real chance at flipping the state. He encouraged supporters, saying, “They’re going to be surprised on election night about what happens in Florida.”
However, polls indicate the road ahead is challenging for Harris. Current averages show her trailing Trump by 3.6 percentage points, while RealClearPolitics suggests an even larger gap of 6 points. Nate Silver’s election model gives Trump an 85.2% chance of securing Florida as of now.
That said, there are indications that Republican support may wane; a recent USA Today poll revealed Trump’s lead at just 5 points, his narrowest margin in over a month. Florida GOP Chairman Evan Power has labeled these findings as “extremely alarming.”
The political landscape could shift further as Trump faces challenges among female voters in Florida, a crucial demographic. A recent poll showed Harris leading this group by 10 points.
As the election approaches, the narrative from Trump supporters like Reisner emphasizes a strong belief in his leadership. “The movement to Make America Great Again is alive and growing, and it starts here in Florida,” he declared.