Harris Engages with Arizona Republicans
The vice president announced plans to establish a bipartisan advisory council.
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Kamala Harris is intensifying her outreach to Republicans, announcing on Friday her commitment to establish a bipartisan council of advisers aimed at shaping policy if she secures the presidency.
This announcement came during her campaign in Arizona, where winning over independents and disenchanted Republicans is crucial for overcoming Donald Trump.
“Here’s the thing I also understand and feel strongly about: In order for us as America to maintain our status as the strongest democracy in the world, we need a healthy two-party system,” Harris stated at a campaign event in Scottsdale, Arizona.
In a notable move for modern U.S. presidential politics, Harris has actively engaged with Republicans. Her efforts include campaigning alongside conservative Rep. Liz Cheney, gaining endorsements from numerous officials across the aisle, and expressing her intention to appoint a Republican to her Cabinet if elected.
Though she did not provide specifics about her proposed bipartisan council during her Arizona appearance, the idea could resonate in a state where Republicans outnumber Democrats. Notably, in 2020, Joe Biden became the first Democratic candidate to win Arizona since 1948.
Harris’s commitment comes in light of recent polls indicating a tight race between her and former President Donald Trump.
On Friday, The Wall Street Journal unveiled a battleground state poll revealing that among swing-state voters, Trump led Harris by 46 percent to 45 percent. However, the same poll indicated that Harris had a narrow two-point advantage in Arizona, a state that could play a pivotal role in the election.
“I am committed to all of you to be a president for all Americans and to work as we must — together — again, knowing we have so much more in common than what separates us,” Harris remarked.
Ramin Sohrabi for TROIB News
This announcement came during her campaign in Arizona, where winning over independents and disenchanted Republicans is crucial for overcoming Donald Trump.
“Here’s the thing I also understand and feel strongly about: In order for us as America to maintain our status as the strongest democracy in the world, we need a healthy two-party system,” Harris stated at a campaign event in Scottsdale, Arizona.
In a notable move for modern U.S. presidential politics, Harris has actively engaged with Republicans. Her efforts include campaigning alongside conservative Rep. Liz Cheney, gaining endorsements from numerous officials across the aisle, and expressing her intention to appoint a Republican to her Cabinet if elected.
Though she did not provide specifics about her proposed bipartisan council during her Arizona appearance, the idea could resonate in a state where Republicans outnumber Democrats. Notably, in 2020, Joe Biden became the first Democratic candidate to win Arizona since 1948.
Harris’s commitment comes in light of recent polls indicating a tight race between her and former President Donald Trump.
On Friday, The Wall Street Journal unveiled a battleground state poll revealing that among swing-state voters, Trump led Harris by 46 percent to 45 percent. However, the same poll indicated that Harris had a narrow two-point advantage in Arizona, a state that could play a pivotal role in the election.
“I am committed to all of you to be a president for all Americans and to work as we must — together — again, knowing we have so much more in common than what separates us,” Harris remarked.
Ramin Sohrabi for TROIB News
