Mon Sep 09 14:35:38 UTC 2024: ## GOP VP Candidate Sparks Democratic Surge: Vance’s Doughnut Debacle Fuels Harris’ Campaign

**WASHINGTON, D.C.** – Ohio Senator JD Vance, the Republican vice presidential candidate, appears to be inadvertently fueling the Democratic campaign for the presidency, according to House Minority Whip Katherine Clark. Clark, speaking on CNN, asserted that Vance’s recent gaffes, including an awkward encounter at a Georgia doughnut shop, have led to a surge in both Democratic donors and volunteers.

“They don’t trust JD Vance to order doughnuts, they certainly don’t trust him to order American families on IVF,” Clark stated, referencing a viral video of Vance’s fumbled attempt to order a doughnut. “We’re seeing a surge of volunteers, a surge of first-time donors, and we know that Kamala Harris is the underdog going into this, but momentum remains on her side.”

Meanwhile, Vice President Harris’s campaign has indeed been bolstered by a significant influx of funds and volunteers. Her campaign raised three times more than former President Donald Trump’s in August alone, and saw over 170,000 new volunteers join in July.

However, Republican strategists are focusing on tying Harris to the perceived shortcomings of the Biden administration, hoping to portray her as an extension of unpopular policies.

While the latest polls show a close race between Harris and Trump, with Trump leading by a slim margin, Republican Senator Ron Johnson attributes the nation’s division to Democrats, accusing them of promoting “identity politics” and “mutilation of children on the altar of transgenderism.”

This comes as Trump’s campaign strategists prepare for Tuesday’s debate, hoping for a “surprise” moment to attack Harris. However, they are also cognizant of Trump’s potential vulnerabilities, particularly with female voters, and the risk of his own age and cognitive fitness being called into question.

Despite the challenges, Trump’s allies remain confident, comparing him to boxing legends Floyd Mayweather and Muhammad Ali. However, some are concerned that personal attacks on Harris could further damage his standing with female voters.

The upcoming debate promises to be a crucial moment in the race, with both sides vying to gain momentum in a contest that seems poised to be a tight race to the finish.

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