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Despite her impending historic candidacy, Vice President Kamala Harris has not enlisted the support of Hillary Clinton on the campaign trail. This decision reflects Harris’s focus on specific voter demographics, particularly male voters. Clinton is expected to appear for Harris in the election’s final week, but it’s unclear if they will share the stage.
Harris’s campaign strategy differs from Clinton’s in 2016, where Clinton emphasized her potential as the first female president. Harris, on the other hand, has avoided highlighting her gender as a focal point.
Clinton has endorsed Harris and headlined fundraisers for her, but her most significant appearance was a speech at the Democratic National Convention. She has also expressed support through media appearances and social media.
Some Harris aides believe that highlighting Clinton’s association with the 2016 election, which she lost to Donald Trump, could harm Harris’s image as a “change candidate.” Clinton’s book tour has focused on criticizing Trump and warning of his potential return to power.
Despite the campaign’s decision to distance itself from Clinton’s identity-based messaging, they recognize her value as an asset. However, they believe that focusing on the voter’s needs rather than the candidate’s identity will be more effective in this election.