Harris Woos Republicans in Pennsylvania campaign and on Fox News
The Hindu
Vice President Kamala Harris campaigns with Republicans in Pennsylvania, discusses bipartisan approach and criticizes Trump on Fox News.
Washington DC
Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned with some 100 Republicans in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday (October 17, 2024). The Democratic candidate for the White House then sat for an interview with Bret Baier on conservative channel Fox News, which is deeply supportive of former U.S. President and Republican candidate Donald Trump.
The Harris rally was held in Washington Crossing, where General George Washington crossed the Delaware river prior to the Battle of Trenton, a crucial battle in America’s War of Independence. Pennsylvania has become the biggest prize for both candidates with U.S. President (then candidate) Joe Biden winning Bucks County in 2020.
With the phrase ‘Country before party’ on either side of the lectern, Ms. Harris repeated her pledge to appoint a Republican to her cabinet. Republican lawmakers, including former House of Representatives Member Adam Kinzinger, a Trump critic, stood on the stage, clapping at various points during the speech.
Ms. Harris was introduced by former Trump supporters Bob and Christina Lange.
“In a typical election year, you all being here with me might be a bit surprising … but not in this election,” Ms. Harris said, explaining that democratic ideals were at stake.
She praised former Republican Vice President, Mike Pence, for allowing the certification of the 2020 election to proceed, despite threats to his life during the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol by a mob of Trump supporters.
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