In a significant boost to Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential bid, former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, along with former First Ladies Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton, are set to hit the campaign trail in the final weeks leading up to the election.
According to NBC News, these influential Democratic figures are preparing to lend their political clout to Harris' campaign following their energizing speeches at the Democratic National Convention last month.
The high-profile surrogates have reportedly offered their support to the Harris team, expressing eagerness to assist in any way deemed most beneficial. Their involvement is expected to help Harris reach key voter demographics and bolster her campaign efforts in crucial battleground states.
Former President Barack Obama is slated to headline a fundraiser for Harris in Los Angeles next Friday, with plans for larger campaign events in the coming month.
His strategy will focus on areas where he can significantly influence Democratic and undecided voters, particularly in states with key races.
Michelle Obama's role will center on encouraging voter registration and turnout for Harris. The former First Lady is said to be particularly energized by Harris' candidacy, more so than she would have been for President Biden had he remained on the ticket.
Eric Schultz, a senior Obama adviser, stated:
His strategy this fall will be driven by where he can move the needle with Democrats and persuadable voters, especially in states with key races.
Bill Clinton's campaign efforts are expected to target rural areas, with possible events in the Rust Belt and Georgia. The former President is described as eager to get on the campaign trail, with his involvement likely to begin in October.
Hillary Clinton plans to focus her campaign events on women and LGBTQ voters, with dates still under discussion. She is also expected to be a key messenger on reproductive freedom, which could be an effective strategy for reaching suburban women voters.
Both the Obamas and Clintons have been in frequent communication with Harris since she took over the top of the ticket. Hillary Clinton offered a debate strategy and perspective to the vice president ahead of her recent debate with former President Trump in Philadelphia.
President Biden will continue to travel to battleground states, touting what the White House views as the top Biden-Harris accomplishments. He is expected to hold more joint events with Harris in the final sprint to Election Day.
Other key surrogates for the Harris campaign include Democratic governors such as Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania and Gavin Newsom of California, along with Senators Cory Booker and Laphonza Butler. The campaign is also working to engage digital surrogates and leverage the massive followings of online content creators.
In summary, the Harris campaign is receiving significant support from former Presidents Obama and Clinton, as well as former First Ladies Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton. These influential figures will focus on different voter demographics and regions to bolster Harris' campaign. President Biden will continue to campaign alongside Harris, while other Democratic leaders and digital influencers will also play crucial roles in the final stretch of the election.
