Vice President Kamala Harris is set to meet with Black leaders and attend church in North Carolina this weekend, transitioning back into campaign mode in the battleground state that was recently devastated by Hurricane Helene. This marks her second visit to the area, following a previous trip to assess the damage and promise aid to victims. The state, which narrowly supported Donald Trump in 2020, is seen by Democrats as a potential win in the upcoming election, buoyed by its base of Black, college-educated, and female voters concerned about abortion rights.
Harris will meet local leaders in Raleigh on Saturday, focusing on relief efforts, and participate in a “Souls to the Polls” initiative on Sunday in Greenville. She aims to rally support ahead of North Carolina’s early voting, beginning Thursday. The vice president has been vocal against price gouging during the crisis, emphasizing consequences for companies exploiting the situation. Her visit follows Hurricanes Helene and Milton’s devastation, with the latter recently causing significant damage in Florida.
Former President Trump has criticized the federal disaster response, falsely claiming misallocation of resources and drawing unfavorable comparisons to Hurricane Katrina. President Biden has refuted these claims, labeling them untruthful. Harris continues her campaign trail, balancing disaster response with election priorities in states like Nevada and Arizona.
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