US election heats up in the sprint

On August 20 (local time), US Vice President Kamala Harris officially became the Democratic Party's presidential candidate in the 2024 election, directly competing with Republican candidate Donald Trump. Both the Democratic and Republican parties are making very important moves to prepare for the upcoming "war" in the political arena. Previously, in the online vote of the Democratic National Committee ending on August 5, Vice President Kamala Harris received 99% of the votes from the delegates attending. With an almost absolute victory, Ms. Harris became the Democratic Party's presidential candidate, the first woman of color and the first Asian American to be nominated by a major political party in the United States in history.

The 2024 US presidential election has entered the final stretch with the two candidates racing to the finish line. Photo: Getty

After the official vote on the evening of August 20 (morning of August 21, Hanoi time), US Vice President Kamala Harris was approved as the Democratic Party's candidate for the November election. The vote took place within the framework of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois (USA). Speaking to supporters at Milwaukee's Fiserv Forum, Kamala Harris said: "We are honored to be nominated by everyone. This is a campaign driven by everyone and together we will chart a new path forward." It is easy to see that Ms. Harris is receiving strong support and great expectations from the Democratic Party in her effort to win the US presidential seat. On the opening night of the Democratic National Convention on August 19, President Joe Biden praised his legacy and passed the "torch" of party leadership to Vice President Kamala Harris. Accordingly, Mr. Biden highly appreciated Vice President Harris politically, describing her as a person of "integrity, toughness and experience". The decision to choose Ms. Harris as his running mate in the 2020 campaign, according to Mr. Biden, was one of the wisest decisions of his career. Former US President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama also called on the American people to support Ms. Kamala Harris in a message sent to the Democratic National Convention on August 21. "The torch has been passed. Now it is time for all of us to fight for the America we believe in and make no mistake. It will be a fight," Mr. Obama said. In fact, the latest polls show Ms. Kamala Harris leading with a slight difference in support compared to her competitor Mr. Donald Trump. After President Joe Biden dropped out of the race, Ms. Harris quickly demonstrated the strength and unity of the party, opening a new chapter for the Democratic presidential campaign. The latest national poll from ABC News shows Ms. Harris leading Mr. Trump by 51% to 45%. Similarly, a survey by YouGov also shows Ms. Harris with a slight advantage of 3%. This marks a clear shift from the previous situation, when President Biden faced many difficulties and pressures. Ms. Harris is also leading in the latest national poll by FiveThirtyEight, with a support rate of 46.6% compared to 43.8% for Mr. Trump, and is also ahead in some polls in battleground states. However, the Republican Party and candidate Donald Trump have also noticed these changes and are actively adjusting their strategies to deal with the Democratic campaign and Ms. Harris. This week marks a key phase of Trump’s campaign, with several events taking place in key battleground states. The Republican candidate on August 19 unveiled a series of economic policies while campaigning in Pennsylvania, the first stop on his tour of battleground states this week. Speaking to a crowd of supporters at a factory in York, former President Donald Trump largely stuck to his prepared remarks, criticizing his opponent Kamala Harris’s approach to the economy and energy. He pledged to repeal Biden’s regulations on power plant pollution, while also reiterating his pledge to limit foreign access to the domestic market and make 100% of essential goods American if he wins the presidential election on November 5. Trump is expected to travel to Michigan to discuss crime and safety issues in the coming days. At an event in North Carolina, former President Trump will focus on national security with Ohio Senator JD Vance. Later in the week, Trump is expected to travel to the southwestern border in Arizona to talk about immigration before continuing to Arizona and Nevada on August 23. Reuters said this was Trump's busiest campaign week since the winter, when he faced opponents within the Republican Party in the party's primary elections. Observers said that Trump's campaigning in battleground states not only reflected the need to adjust the Republican Party's strategy but also showed a focus on issues important to voters in these areas. In particular, former President Trump is looking to highlight topics like the economy, public safety, and immigration, issues that Republicans believe will give them an advantage in the election "battle."

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