Vice President Harris on Thursday criticized former President Donald Trump, saying it would be weak not to agree to the next debate after the former president canceled their second match.
“I think that's a disservice to voters. I also think it's a pretty weak move,” he said at a rally in Chandler, Arizona. “But even if he doesn't debate, the contrast in this election is already clear. This election is about two very different visions for our country. One focuses on his past The other one was focused on the future.”
President Trump clarified Wednesday that he will not hold a second debate in the final week of the campaign, after Harris and her team have been calling for another debate since the last one in September. . Harris on Thursday accepted an invitation from CNN to participate in a town hall later this month.
Arizona's Harris recognizes how close races are in crucial battleground states like Arizona, but says the U.S. is preparing for “a new generation of optimistic leaders for our country.” He said he was ready.
“It's going to be a very tough race to the end. We're the underdogs, we're the underdogs,” she said as people in the crowd started howling.
In Arizona, Mr. Trump leads Ms. Harris by 1.2 percentage points, according to the Decision Desk Headquarters/The Hill poll, with the poll giving her 48.9% to her 47.7%.
While in Arizona, Harris paid tribute to the late former Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), recalling when McCain entered the well of the Senate during the Trump administration and cast a thumbs-down vote. Ta. .
“That vote was for the late, great John McCain,” Harris said. “Great American, War Hero, John McCain.”
She also called on Arizonans to vote yes on Proposition 139, which establishes a right to access abortion, on the November ballot. In September, Arizona repealed its 1864 abortion law, which banned nearly all abortions except to save the mother's life, and returned to a 15-week abortion ban.
Harris opened the rally by saying there is a “sacred” relationship between tribal nations and the United States, adding that as president she has vowed to respect tribal sovereignty. Prior to her remarks, she met with Native American youth leaders from across Arizona.
She also spoke about Hurricane Milton and the federal government's response efforts. More than 7,000 people attended the Arizona rally held at the Rawhide Western Town & Event Center, according to the campaign.
