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There are growing signs that Kamala Harris may be losing ground in her race against Trump. Several swing-state Democratic U.S. Senate nominees are distancing themselves from the Harris campaign and, in some cases, even shifting to praise Trump to protect their chances of reelection.
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A discernible shift in tone can be seen in TV commercials from Sen. Bob Casey, Rep. Elissa Slotkin, and Sen. Baldwin’s campaigns. Previously critical of Trump, these contenders are now either projecting a more positive image of him or indicating that they would be open to working with him should he win.
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For Slotkin and Baldwin, who had both been outspoken in their endorsement of Trump’s criminal prosecutions and robust progressive policies—like requirements for electric vehicles and resistance to outsourcing—this change is particularly striking. However, they seem to be retreating from these positions as Trump is suddenly polling better in these states. Slotkin, who is facing stiff competition from former GOP Rep. Mike Rogers, has changed her stance on EV mandates, saying in her advertisements that she will now oppose them.
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The latest Pennsylvanian ad from Sen. Bob Casey emphasizes his support for Trump’s trade ideas while underlining the shortcomings of the campaign. Polls in the state indicate that Trump and Harris are tied. Harris has even modified her stance on fracking and domestic energy production to win over Pennsylvania voters. In the meantime, Pennsylvania’s other senator, John Fetterman, has predicted that Trump will win.
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Tammy Baldwin, meanwhile, is running on a platform of bipartisan collaboration with Trump if he is reelected. Her recent ads focus on protecting American jobs from foreign competition, especially China, and highlight her success in getting Trump to sign her “Made in America” bill.
Trump has persisted in highlighting his economic nationalism agenda while out on the campaign trail. He has warned that China wants to control the EV industry, but he hasn’t entirely written off electric cars. Instead, he has stressed that Americans should have the right to choose between EVs and conventional combustion engines. American autoworkers largely identify with his position, particularly in Michigan where the industry has undergone substantial transformation.
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At the same time Trump’s campaign has rolled out a new ad showcasing a segment of Kamala Harris on The View and In the clip Harris has mentioned that she wouldn’t have made any different decisions over the past three and a half years compared to President Joe Biden. The narrator responds by pointing out issues like an influx of illegal immigration, rising prices, and global instability, noting that Harris wouldn’t change a thing. The ad closes with a call for Trump’s return to the White House, pledging reduced taxes, enhanced border security, and a safer America.
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