Mitch Landrieu, the national co-chair for Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign, expressed optimism on Sunday about Harris’ chances of winning Georgia in the upcoming November election. He highlighted a surge of “new energy” in the state since Harris became the Democratic nominee.
“We really believe that Georgia is within reach for us,” Landrieu stated during an appearance on MSNBC’s “The Weekend.” “We are determined to make Donald Trump defend every inch of ground in America.”
Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, are scheduled to visit southern Georgia on Wednesday. Harris will host her first campaign event in the region since announcing her candidacy, and the duo will engage with voters during a brief bus tour before Harris leads a rally in Savannah.
While polls have shown a surge in support for the Harris-Walz ticket nationwide, Georgia remains a challenging battleground. Trump won the state decisively in 2016, but Biden narrowly carried it in 2020 by just 11,779 votes.
The outcome in Georgia has become a focal point in one of Trump’s legal challenges as he sought to overturn the election results. This included a controversial phone call in which he urged the Georgia secretary of state to “find” the votes needed for his victory.
Trump and his supporters are intensifying their efforts in Georgia as the former president aims to solidify backing in swing states. Concerns have been raised by his allies that losing certain regions could severely hinder Trump’s path to victory.
Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) emphasized the importance of Georgia in the electoral map, stating on CNN’s “State of the Union” that, “If we don’t win Georgia, I don’t see how we get to 270. Georgia is crucial for us to maintain.”
Landrieu highlighted the overwhelming support rallying behind Harris after the Democratic National Convention, revealing that the campaign had raised an impressive $540 million to bolster her candidacy.
“Last week marked an extraordinary moment. The level of enthusiasm was unprecedented,” Landrieu remarked. “Despite our excitement, we recognize the close race ahead and the need to roll up our sleeves and get to work.”
“$540 million is a significant milestone, and now it’s time to leverage these resources effectively,” Landrieu concluded.
