Getty Images of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz at a campaign event show their recent boost in support. The change in tone in Vice-President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign has shifted focus away from President Joe Biden’s weaknesses towards her opponent, Donald Trump. At recent rallies, Harris and her new running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, emphasized protecting American freedoms against the threats posed by Trump and his running mate JD Vance. Harris’s campaign messaging, described as more light-hearted and common-sense, is resonating with Democrat-leaning voters. Meanwhile, Trump has struggled to counter the “weird” label placed on him by Harris and Walz. Recent polls show Harris ahead in key battleground states and even winning the popular vote. The effectiveness of the “weird” label with voters remains to be seen, with some undecided voters finding it appropriate and others, particularly Trump supporters, dismissing it. As the campaign continues, Harris will need to maintain the momentum generated by the “weird” messaging and focus on key issues like the economy and immigration to sway voters.
