Harris-Walz Campaign Mobilizes Over 1 Million Voters Ahead of Democratic National Convention
ICARO Media Group
In an unprecedented display of enthusiasm and grassroots support, the Harris-Walz campaign has successfully reached out to over 1 million voters in their efforts to solidify the renewed energy within the Democratic Party. As the party's national convention charges on in Chicago, the campaign's "weekend of action" saw an incredible mobilization of over 10,000 volunteers who tirelessly made nearly 900,000 calls and knocked on more than 100,000 doors in key battleground states.
According to details shared exclusively with ABC News, the campaign emphasized their ability to recruit an impressive 24,000 volunteers. However, it is their ambitious plans for the upcoming week that are expected to make an even greater impact. On Wednesday, the campaign is set to host its largest telephone banking night of the entire election cycle, deploying a whopping 4,000 volunteers to work the lines. This will be followed by 500 watch parties across the country on Thursday, coinciding with Harris' formal acceptance speech as the newly minted nominee.
The campaign's focus is not solely on large-scale events, as they have also organized volunteer trainings and launched valuable organizing resources earlier in the week. Battleground States Director Dan Kanninen expressed his excitement, stating, "Vice President Harris' vision and story will be on full display for millions of American voters in key states. But our campaign isn't stopping there - in fact, we're redoubling our efforts to aggressively earn the support of the voters that will decide this election."
These intensified efforts are part of the campaign's strategy to capitalize on the momentum generated by Vice President Harris and Governor Tim Walz. With several major battleground polls indicating a neck-and-neck race between Harris and former President Donald Trump, the campaign recognizes the need to convert energy into action. This includes leveraging the honeymoon buzz surrounding Harris and Walz, aiming to turn their solid support base into tangible results.
The Harris-Walz campaign is not alone in their pursuit of grassroots engagement. Various grassroots voter groups have also organized large-scale virtual events, featuring celebrity appearances to recruit volunteers and attract substantial donations. These telethons have proven successful, oftentimes generating millions of dollars with each call.
Recent polls indicate a favorable position for the Harris-Walz ticket. The latest ABC News/Ipsos poll reveals a 50-45% lead for Harris and Walz over Trump and Ohio Senator JD Vance among all adults. Among registered voters, the margin narrows slightly to 49-45% in favor of Harris. Moreover, the poll suggests a significant shift in enthusiasm, with 60% of Harris's supporters expressing strong support, matching the level of enthusiasm seen among Trump's base. This contrasts with the 34% of strong support received by Biden last month.
As the Democratic National Convention unfolds, the Harris-Walz campaign remains determined to capitalize on the moment and engage with voters across the nation. With their extensive volunteer network and strategic mobilization efforts, they aim to secure victory in what promises to be a tough and closely contested election in November.