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Bill Clinton Hits Campaign Trail for Kamala Harris! ‘The Big Dog Is Unleashed,’ Says Campaign Spokesperson—A Last-Minute Push for Southern Voters

Former President Bill Clinton set to campaign for Kamala Harris, focusing on rural Southern voters in battleground states. Credit: Wikimedia Commons

In a significant move to bolster Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign, former President Bill Clinton is set to hit the road and appeal to rural voters in key Southern battleground states. Clinton, known for his charisma and connection to rural America, will campaign in regions that were pivotal for former President Donald Trump’s 2020 victory, including parts of Georgia and North Carolina.

“The Harris campaign unleashes the Big Dog,” Ian Sams, spokesperson for the Harris campaign, wrote on X (formerly Twitter), confirming CNN’s report on Clinton’s upcoming tour. Clinton is expected to focus on smaller, more intimate gatherings of voters rather than large rallies, with an emphasis on the economy—a central issue in this election cycle.

The former president’s campaign trail will take him to counties that Trump won in 2020, where Clinton will engage directly with voters, particularly in rural communities. His stops will include Georgia on Sunday and Monday, followed by a bus tour through North Carolina, CNN reported. The campaign’s strategy aims to flip traditionally red counties, leveraging Clinton’s enduring popularity in the South.

The Harris campaign hopes Clinton’s personal touch and economic messaging can resonate with voters in regions that may feel left behind by Washington, focusing on economic concerns rather than divisive political rhetoric. While he won’t be holding large-scale rallies, Clinton’s conversations with voters will target key issues like job creation, rural healthcare, and economic inequality.

This is not the first time Clinton has taken the stage for Harris. He previously spoke at the Democratic National Convention in August, where he drew stark contrasts between Harris and Trump, framing the 2024 election as a choice between leadership and chaos. Hillary Clinton, the former Secretary of State and 2016 Democratic presidential nominee, has also been an active supporter of Harris, hosting a major fundraiser for the vice president last month.

Former President Barack Obama is also lending his star power to the Harris campaign. Obama kicked off his own series of rallies for Harris in Pittsburgh earlier this week, and he is expected to make stops in other battleground states in the coming weeks. With both Clinton and Obama on the trail, the Harris campaign is mounting a full-force effort to energize Democratic voters ahead of Election Day.

Clinton’s visit is seen as a calculated move to shore up support among rural voters, a bloc that could prove decisive in battleground states. By focusing on smaller gatherings rather than large rallies, the Harris campaign hopes to foster meaningful conversations and address the specific concerns of rural communities, many of which have struggled economically in recent years.

With just weeks left before Election Day, the campaign’s high-profile surrogates are being deployed to critical regions where voter turnout could make or break Harris’s chances of securing the presidency. Clinton’s involvement is being seen as a reminder of his enduring legacy in Southern politics and his ability to connect with voters in these pivotal regions.

As the race tightens, the presence of both Clinton and Obama on the campaign trail highlights the Harris campaign’s focus on a broad coalition of voters, emphasizing rural outreach as part of a larger strategy to win the White House in 2024.

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