Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign waves the white flag in North Carolina, surrendering the state to former President Donald Trump as they withdraw nearly $2 million in planned ad buys just one week before the election.
At a Glance
- Harris’s campaign cancels over $1.7 million in ad buys for North Carolina
- Republicans lead early voting in the state for the first time
- Black voter turnout is down 3% from 2020
- Democrats face similar challenges in Arizona and Nevada
- Trump making inroads in traditionally Democratic states
Harris Retreats from North Carolina
In a surprising turn of events, Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign has decided to pull the plug on nearly $2 million worth of planned ad spending in North Carolina. This eleventh-hour strategy shift, coming just a week before the election, speaks volumes about the campaign’s dwindling confidence in securing a victory in the Tar Heel State.
She’s giving up!
The decision to withdraw such a significant amount of ad spending is not just a minor tactical adjustment; it’s a full-blown retreat. It’s as if Harris looked at the political battlefield of North Carolina, saw the writing on the wall, and decided to cut her losses. This move effectively hands the state to Donald Trump on a silver platter, leaving many to wonder: what went wrong for the Democrats in a state they once viewed as competitive?
We could tell you what went wrong…the Democrats chose a completely incompetent candidate.
Republicans Lead in Early Voting
Adding insult to injury for the Harris campaign, Republicans are leading in early voting in North Carolina for the first time. Over 3 million people have already cast their ballots, and the GOP’s unexpected surge has left political observers scratching their heads. It’s like watching a tortoise suddenly sprinting past the hare – nobody saw it coming, but here we are.
“Democrat presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris is waving the white flag in North Carolina, surrendering the state to former President Donald Trump as her campaign withdraws nearly $2 million in planned ad buys from television stations statewide one week before the election,” Chris LaCivita, a senior adviser to the Trump campaign said.
The demographic breakdown of early voters paints a grim picture for Democrats. Black voter turnout is down by about 3% compared to 2020, and there’s a slight increase in male voters relative to female voters. It’s as if the Democratic base decided to hit the snooze button on this election, while Republicans are up at the crack of dawn, ready to cast their ballots.
North Carolina isn’t an isolated case of Democratic misfortune. Similar scenarios are playing out in Arizona and Nevada, where Republicans are also leading in early voting. It’s like watching dominoes fall – one state after another slipping away from the Democrats’ grasp. The party that once prided itself on its ground game and voter mobilization now seems to be caught flat-footed.
The data suggests a seismic shift is occurring in the political landscape. Democrats appear to be losing their foothold in the “Sun Belt” states, forcing them to refocus their efforts on “Rust Belt” states like Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin. It’s a game of political musical chairs, and right now, it looks like the Democrats might be left without a seat when the music stops.
While Harris retreats from North Carolina, Trump is going on the offensive. He’s making inroads in traditionally Democratic strongholds like Virginia, New Hampshire, Minnesota, and New Mexico. It’s as if Trump is playing political chess while his opponents are still setting up the checkers board. This expanding electoral map could spell disaster for Democrats come election day.
We could be on the verge of a Trump landslide.