Thu Sep 12 13:07:00 UTC 2024: ## Presidential Candidates Campaign in Swing States, Trump Focuses on Business Ventures

**Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump both hit the campaign trail this week, focusing on key swing states in the lead-up to the November election.** Harris held rallies in North Carolina, where she mocked Trump’s “concepts” for healthcare reform and called for another debate. Trump, meanwhile, traveled to Arizona, where he touted his plan to end taxes on overtime wages and announced a new cryptocurrency venture.

**Trump’s Arizona rally saw him focus on immigration and border security, a central theme of his campaign.** He introduced Republican Senate candidate Kari Lake as “Border Kari Lake” and spoke of the importance of “getting the ones that are already in – OUT!” His speech also included a call for young voters to support him, highlighting stories of crime committed by undocumented immigrants.

**Trump also announced the launch of World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency platform controlled by his sons Donald Jr. and Eric.** This announcement comes just 50 days before the election, drawing criticism for its potential use of campaign time to promote a family business.

**Meanwhile, Harris received endorsements from former Vice President Dick Cheney and his daughter Liz Cheney,** a significant sign of Republican support for her campaign. Her campaign also announced raising $47 million in the 24 hours following the first debate with Trump.

**This week also saw news of a legal battle brewing over election betting.** Kalshi, a startup company, has begun offering prediction contracts on the outcome of the November congressional elections, despite a prior ban by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

**In other campaign news:**

* The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) is mobilizing its members in response to Project 2025, a conservative plan aimed at reducing the influence of public sector unions.
* Harris’ campaign released a new ad highlighting her criticism of Trump’s stance on abortion.
* CBS’ “60 Minutes” is planning a presidential candidate showcase, but it is unclear whether Trump and Harris will participate.
* A Gallup analysis found that young women are increasingly identifying as liberal.
* Former Michigan governors and officials from both parties are joining a national bipartisan effort to combat misinformation and attacks on the election system.
* Despite Democratic claims that the Florida Senate seat is in play, they have not matched their words with significant spending to support their candidate.

**The race for the White House continues to heat up, with both candidates vying for votes in key swing states. The coming weeks will likely see an escalation in campaign activity and a flurry of news regarding the candidates’ plans and policies.**

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