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Kamala Harris acknowledged that she and the Democrats are “underdogs in this race,” at her first fundraiser since becoming the Democrat’s presumptive nominee.
The vice president was greeted with a standing ovation at the Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, where she was introduced by musician James Taylor, before repeating her line that she “knows Donald Trump’s type” from her career prosecuting “predators... fraudsters... and cheaters.”
“We are the underdogs in this race. Level set, ok. We are the underdogs in this race, but this is a people powered campign,” she said.
She later laid into Donald Trump, saying: “You may have noticed, Donald Trump has been resorting to some wild lies about my record. And some of what he and his running mate are saying, well, it’s just plain wierd. I mean that’s the box you put that in.
The Harris campaign estimated that the event would bring in over $1.4 million in donations. With rougly 800 attendees, it was the largest held in the Berkshires since former First Lady Michelle Obama visited in 2012
Meanwhile, a New York Times/Siena College poll has found Harris just one percentage point behind Trump, narrowing the six-point gap between Joe Biden and his predecessor.
Harris: ‘We are underdogs in this race'
Kamala Harris acknowledged that she and the Democrats are “underdogs in this race” as she addressed a packed out theatre in Pittsfield, Massachussets on Saturday.
The vice president was greeted with a standing ovation at the Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, where she was introduced by musician James Taylor.
Harris repeared her line that she “knows Donald Trump’s type” from her career prosecuting “predators... fraudsters... and cheaters.” “We are the underdogs in this race. Level set, ok. We are the underdogs in this race, but this is a people powered campign,” she said.
“You may have noticed, Donald Trump has been resorting to some wild lies about my record. And some of what he and his running mate are saying, well, it’s just plain wierd. I mean that’s the box you put that in.
“You may have seen he just pulled out of our debate. I hope he reconsiders because we have a lot to talk about.”
Mike Bedigan28 July 2024 13:30
Watch: Kamala Harris targets Trump as she unveils campaign focus
Kamala Harris has been very clear that she “knows Donald Trump’s type” from her years as a prosecutor.
Watch her describe her campaign focus in her own words here:
Mike Bedigan28 July 2024 12:30
New poll shows Kamala Harris gaining on Trump among Hispanic voters
Vice President Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic nominee, is quickly gaining on former President Donald Trump among Hispanic voters, a new poll shows.
Gustaf Kilander has the story:
Mike Bedigan28 July 2024 11:00
Kamala Harris identifies as Gen X – and, believe you me, you really don’t want to mess with us
The generational culture wars are dominated by Boomers, Millennials and Gen-Zers – so who are the forgotten Gen-Xers? People like me, says Kate Spicer, who looks at what could be the toughest generation of all…
Mike Bedigan28 July 2024 09:00
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff trolls Trump on mispronouncing his wife’s name
Mike Bedigan28 July 2024 07:00
ICYMI: ‘Trump is old and quite weird’: Harris campaign press releases give trolling a try
Kamala Harris’ campaign team seems to be enjoying its first full week of official promotion for her presidential candidacy, judging by the somewhat colloquial tone of some of its recent press releases.
Statements put out by the newly rebranded Harris for President campaign have attacked both Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance while tapping into internet-speak and popular culture – something the team has quickly become known for.
Read more here:
Mike Bedigan28 July 2024 04:30
‘What happened to any time, any place?’: Kamala Harris trolls Trump as he backs out of debate
Kamala Harris has trolled Donald Trump by using his words against him after the Republican presidential nominee backed out of a proposed television debate.
“What happened to ‘any time, any place’?” the vice president posted on X late on Thursday night.
Joe Sommerlad has the story:
Mike Bedigan28 July 2024 02:45