5 things we learned from Kamala Harris's stopover in Phoenix

Harris slammed former President Donald Trump for failing to address border security.

PUBLISHED AUG 10, 2024

Harris will focus her campaign on battleground states.

#1 She is going to use her background to tackle the immigration issue

Vice President Kamala Harris leveraged her experience as California's former Attorney General, emphasizing her success in prosecuting transnational gangs, drug cartels, and smugglers to reinforce her credibility on immigration issues.

#2 She really, really doesn't like Donald Trump

Harris slammed former President Donald Trump for failing to address border security effectively, accusing him of talking about the issue without taking meaningful action. She positioned herself as committed to solving immigration challenges, contrasting her approach with Trump’s.

VP, and 2024 Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris seen here at a Pride parade in 2019. (Photo: Quinn Dombrowski)

#3 She won't make Hillary's mistakes

Harris will focus her campaign on battleground states. Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, are focusing on key battleground states, including Arizona. The campaign aims to win over voters, particularly in the Sun Belt, where immigration is a critical issue.

#4 She may have Black and Indian roots, but she wants Latinos to love her too

Harris is actively courting Arizona's growing Latino population, highlighting her own immigrant background in campaign ads. This strategy aims to connect with Latino voters, a crucial demographic in the state.

#5 It's all about freedom and rights, and Beyonce

Throughout her campaign stops, Harris has consistently emphasized themes of freedom, including voting rights, gun control, LGBTQ rights, and access to abortion. This messaging is central to her pitch to voters, particularly in swing states like Arizona. And it helps that the backing track to her message is Beyonce's 'Freedom'.