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Kamala Harris’Labor Day Events which is themed in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania mark a significant push in the final stretch of the campaign leading up to the November election. These states, part of the “blue wall,” are crucial for securing a win, as they played a key role in President Joe Biden’s victory in 2020 said in a Pittsburgh rally.
Harris Echoes Biden’s Opposition to U.S. Steel Sale in Pittsburgh Rally
Harris, accompanied by prominent national union leaders, focused on issues like the dignity of work, collective bargaining rights, and the importance of unions in building America’s middle class. She emphasized her opposition to the sale of US Steel to a Japanese company, stressing the need to keep American steel companies domestically owned.
Harris’ running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, also campaigned strongly in support of unions, highlighting his ties to organized labor and challenging Republicans on their labor policies. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump, who did not hold any Labor Day events, criticized Harris and the current administration’s economic policies, particularly regarding electric vehicle production, which he argued could harm autoworkers.
The Harris campaign’s focus on labor and union support is a clear strategy to secure votes in these critical states, countering Trump’s efforts to appeal to workers in the same regions.
Labor Day Events Highlight Harris’ Commitment to Union Values and Middle-Class Support
Vice President Kamala Harris, during a joint campaign appearance with President Joe Biden in Pennsylvania on Monday, expressed her firm stance that U.S. Steel should remain under American ownership, aligning with the White House’s ongoing opposition to the proposed sale of the company to Japan’s Nippon Steel.
Speaking to an enthusiastic crowd of union members at a Labor Day rally in Pittsburgh, Harris emphasized the importance of maintaining strong American steel companies, calling U.S. Steel a “historic American company” and vowing to support American steelworkers.
Her position mirrors President Biden’s, who has consistently opposed the potential sale since March, fearing it would harm U.S. steelworkers. While Harris agreeing with Biden is expected, it marks a significant policy stance for her, especially since Biden ended his reelection campaign and endorsed her in July. Biden praised Harris as the “rational” choice for president and highlighted that choosing her as vice president was the “single best” decision of his presidency, urging union members to elect her.
During the rally, Biden briefly slipped, beginning to speak as if they were still running together before correcting himself, highlighting how much the race dynamics have shifted. Harris has been navigating the challenge of presenting herself as a fresh direction while remaining loyal to Biden’s policies. Although her approach may differ in style and urgency, her commitment to expanding government programs to support the middle class remains consistent with Biden’s goals.
Harris acknowledged the tight race ahead, telling the Pittsburgh audience, “We know this is going to be a tight race till the very end.”in the Pittsburgh rally
Earlier in the day, Harris kicked off her Labor Day campaign in Detroit, where she addressed a crowd of union members, emphasizing the critical role of unions in securing key worker benefits and safer conditions. She reminded the audience that even those who are not union members owe a debt of gratitude to organized labor for the advancements they enjoy today.
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