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Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz have embarked on a critical two-day bus tour across Georgia, aimed at securing crucial votes in rural areas before culminating in a major rally in Savannah. The tour, which starts Wednesday, is designed to expand the Democratic ticket’s appeal beyond Atlanta and the suburbs, key regions that supported Joe Biden in 2020.
The duo’s visit to Georgia is a rescheduled effort, originally planned as part of a broader seven-state swing tour. The North Carolina and Georgia segments were postponed due to Tropical Storm Debby earlier this month. During their tour, Harris and Walz will engage with supporters, small business owners, and voters in various communities.
The rally in Savannah will be a focal point of the tour, signaling the campaign’s commitment to winning over Republican-leaning regions. Democratic operatives, who previously helped Raphael Warnock and Biden win narrow victories in Georgia, are now strategizing to replicate that success for Harris.
In addition to their tour, Harris and Walz will sit down for their first joint interview with CNN anchor Dana Bash, set to air Thursday evening. The interview is expected to address key issues and provide insight into their campaign strategies.
Georgia’s Republican Governor Brian Kemp has recently moved past Trump’s attacks and focused on rallying support for his own agenda. Meanwhile, the Harris campaign has launched new ads tying Trump to the conservative “Project 2025,” which outlines controversial policy proposals and personnel changes.
As the election approaches, Harris and Walz’s tour is part of a broader strategy to bolster Democratic chances in battleground states and address any potential vulnerabilities in their campaign.