Donald Trump’s campaign is gearing up for a potential attack on Vice President Kamala Harris if President Biden were to step down as the Democratic nominee. The strategy includes a significant advertising push and polling efforts, with the assumption that Harris would be the most likely candidate to replace Biden at the top of the Democratic ticket.
The Trump team has reportedly compiled opposition research on Harris, as well as other potential Democratic nominees. However, the main focus appears to be on Harris, with recent polls conducted to assess her vulnerabilities in a general election scenario. The campaign’s interest in Harris stems from the belief that bypassing the first Black woman to serve as vice president could deepen divisions within the Democratic Party and alienate their base of Black voters.
In addition to Harris, Trump allies are also looking into the records of Democratic governors who could be considered as potential running mates for Harris. Of particular interest is Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, a state that the Trump campaign is keen on winning to block the Democrats’ path to the White House.
While a Trump campaign spokesman did not respond to requests for comment, Brian Fallon, a campaign spokesman for Harris, issued a statement defending the vice president’s record. He accused Trump of lying about Harris’s accomplishments and emphasized her background as a former district attorney and attorney general who has taken on fraudsters and felons throughout her career.
This move by the Trump campaign underscores the uncertainty surrounding the upcoming election, with Democrats divided over President Biden’s candidacy and Republicans strategizing on potential scenarios. As the political landscape continues to shift, both parties are positioning themselves for a contentious and closely contested race to the White House.
