Harris's campaign launches new advertisement targeting Republicans in Arizona
The advertisement showcases GOP Mesa Mayor John Giles, who was also a speaker at the DNC.
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Kamala Harris’ campaign has launched a new advertisement aimed at Republican voters in Arizona, featuring Mesa's GOP mayor, John Giles. In the ad, Giles identifies himself as a “lifelong Republican” who has “always put country over party.”
“I know Donald Trump’s second term would be all about himself. That’s why, like so many other Republicans, I cannot support Donald Trump. Kamala Harris and I may not agree on everything, but I do know that she will always put country first,” Giles states. He also chairs the Arizona Republicans for Harris advisory committee.
This advertisement is part of the Harris campaign’s substantial $370 million advertising strategy that spans from Labor Day to Election Day, set to begin airing on Monday across local Arizona broadcasts and networks, including Fox News Channel among other cable platforms.
The spot featuring Mayor Giles is part of a larger effort by the Harris campaign to engage GOP voters throughout Arizona.
A recent Wall Street Journal poll revealed a close race in the state, with 47 percent of voters favoring Harris and 45 percent supporting Trump. While Harris boasts 96 percent backing from Democrats, Trump has the support of only 88 percent of Republicans and GOP-leaning voters, with eight percent of those surveyed indicating they would consider voting for Harris.
The Harris campaign is also focusing on a similar demographic in Pennsylvania by rolling out ads designed to appeal to Republicans and independents hesitant about Trump. In one of those ads, lifelong Republicans Bob and Kristina Lange reflect that “January 6 was a wake-up call.”
In August, the Harris team established a Republicans for Harris-Walz Advisory Committee aimed at reaching out to disillusioned Republican voters, with branches in key battleground states like Arizona.
Recently, both Harris and her running mate, Gov. Tim Walz, campaigned alongside Giles and Jimmy McCain, son of the late Senator John McCain, a significant figure in Arizona's Republican landscape who has often faced criticism from Trump. Throughout her visit to Arizona last week, Harris paid tribute to John McCain, emphasizing her respect for his principles.
“John McCain stood on principle, he stood on a belief in the importance of patriotism, of sacrifice, and of what we stand for as a country,” Harris remarked.
Several prominent Republicans have also endorsed Harris, including former Arizona Senator Jeff Flake, former Representative Liz Cheney, and her father, former Vice President Dick Cheney.
Giles has participated in the Democratic National Convention, where he was joined by other Republicans in endorsing Harris, including former Illinois congressman Adam Kinzinger and former Georgia lieutenant governor Geoff Duncan.
Harris has expressed a desire to include Republicans in a potential Cabinet and recently unveiled her intention to form a President’s Council on Bipartisan Solutions, composed of both Republican and Democratic public officials and business leaders to propose policy recommendations.
“We need a healthy two-party system, we have to have a healthy two-party system, we have to,” affirmed Harris. “It’s in the best interest of all of us.”
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“I know Donald Trump’s second term would be all about himself. That’s why, like so many other Republicans, I cannot support Donald Trump. Kamala Harris and I may not agree on everything, but I do know that she will always put country first,” Giles states. He also chairs the Arizona Republicans for Harris advisory committee.
This advertisement is part of the Harris campaign’s substantial $370 million advertising strategy that spans from Labor Day to Election Day, set to begin airing on Monday across local Arizona broadcasts and networks, including Fox News Channel among other cable platforms.
The spot featuring Mayor Giles is part of a larger effort by the Harris campaign to engage GOP voters throughout Arizona.
A recent Wall Street Journal poll revealed a close race in the state, with 47 percent of voters favoring Harris and 45 percent supporting Trump. While Harris boasts 96 percent backing from Democrats, Trump has the support of only 88 percent of Republicans and GOP-leaning voters, with eight percent of those surveyed indicating they would consider voting for Harris.
The Harris campaign is also focusing on a similar demographic in Pennsylvania by rolling out ads designed to appeal to Republicans and independents hesitant about Trump. In one of those ads, lifelong Republicans Bob and Kristina Lange reflect that “January 6 was a wake-up call.”
In August, the Harris team established a Republicans for Harris-Walz Advisory Committee aimed at reaching out to disillusioned Republican voters, with branches in key battleground states like Arizona.
Recently, both Harris and her running mate, Gov. Tim Walz, campaigned alongside Giles and Jimmy McCain, son of the late Senator John McCain, a significant figure in Arizona's Republican landscape who has often faced criticism from Trump. Throughout her visit to Arizona last week, Harris paid tribute to John McCain, emphasizing her respect for his principles.
“John McCain stood on principle, he stood on a belief in the importance of patriotism, of sacrifice, and of what we stand for as a country,” Harris remarked.
Several prominent Republicans have also endorsed Harris, including former Arizona Senator Jeff Flake, former Representative Liz Cheney, and her father, former Vice President Dick Cheney.
Giles has participated in the Democratic National Convention, where he was joined by other Republicans in endorsing Harris, including former Illinois congressman Adam Kinzinger and former Georgia lieutenant governor Geoff Duncan.
Harris has expressed a desire to include Republicans in a potential Cabinet and recently unveiled her intention to form a President’s Council on Bipartisan Solutions, composed of both Republican and Democratic public officials and business leaders to propose policy recommendations.
“We need a healthy two-party system, we have to have a healthy two-party system, we have to,” affirmed Harris. “It’s in the best interest of all of us.”
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