Harris and Trump Campaigns Focus on Critical Pennsylvania as Polls Show Tight Race

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Vice President Kamala Harris is intensifying her campaign efforts in Pennsylvania, a crucial battleground state, as recent polls indicate a tight race with former President Donald Trump. Harris visited Pittsburgh on Thursday, marking her second visit to the region in less than a week. The state holds significant weight in the 2024 election, with 19 Electoral College votes, more than any other swing state.

Harris previously appeared at a Pittsburgh union hall with President Biden on Monday and is expected to remain in Pennsylvania throughout the weekend as she prepares for an upcoming debate with Trump.

Polls show Harris and Trump in a statistical tie in Pennsylvania, a state that has historically played a decisive role in presidential elections. In 2020, Biden won Pennsylvania by a slim margin of 80,000 votes, while Trump had won it in 2016 by just 44,000 votes.

Both campaigns have spent heavily on advertising in the state. Harris and her allies have spent nearly $146 million, while Trump’s team has allocated about $132 million. The state’s diverse electorate, which includes urban areas, affluent suburbs, and rural communities, makes it a critical focus for both candidates.

The race has also brought attention to key local issues, including the future of U.S. Steel, a major Pittsburgh employer. Both candidates have voiced opposition to a proposed $15 billion takeover of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel, a move seen as an attempt to appeal to blue-collar voters.