US Elections 2024: Harris vs. Trump: Final Sprint Before the Decisive Election
The US presidential election of 2024 is fast approaching, and the race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is heating up.
With just over a year to go until the election, both candidates are ramping up their campaigns and making their final pitches to voters.
Harris, the Democratic nominee, is campaigning on a platform of unity and progress. She is promising to bring the country together after a divisive Trump presidency and to address the challenges facing the nation, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and economic inequality.
Trump, the Republican nominee, is campaigning on a platform of America First. He is promising to put America's interests first in all areas, from trade to immigration to foreign policy.
The race is expected to be close, and the outcome could have a significant impact on the future of the United States.
Here is a closer look at the two candidates and their platforms:
Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris was born in Oakland, California, in 1964. She is the daughter of Jamaican and Indian immigrants.
Harris earned her law degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, and worked as a prosecutor in the Alameda County District Attorney's Office.
In 2003, Harris was elected District Attorney of San Francisco, becoming the first woman and the first African American to hold the position.
In 2010, Harris was elected Attorney General of California, becoming the first woman and the first African American to hold that position as well.
In 2016, Harris was elected to the US Senate, becoming the second African American woman to serve in the Senate.
In 2020, Harris was elected Vice President of the United States, becoming the first woman and the first African American and Asian American to hold the position.
As Vice President, Harris has been a vocal advocate for progressive causes, such as racial justice, economic equality, and climate change.
She has also been a strong supporter of President Biden's agenda.
Joe Biden
Joe Biden was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, in 1942. He is the son of Irish immigrants.
Biden earned his law degree from Syracuse University College of Law and worked as a public defender in Delaware.
In 1972, Biden was elected to the New Castle County Council, beginning his career in politics.
In 1973, Biden was elected to the US Senate, becoming one of the youngest senators in history.
Biden served in the Senate for 36 years, during which time he held several leadership positions, including Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
In 2008, Biden was elected Vice President of the United States, serving under President Barack Obama.
In 2020, Biden was elected President of the United States, becoming the oldest person to ever hold the office.
As President, Biden has focused on addressing the COVID-19 pandemic, the economic crisis, and climate change.
He has also worked to restore America's standing in the world.
The 2024 Election
The 2024 US presidential election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
The candidates will face off in three presidential debates, which will be held in September and October of 2024.
The election is expected to be close, and the outcome could have a significant impact on the future of the United States.
