Sun Sep 15 13:15:21 UTC 2024: ## Harris Campaign Gains Momentum While Trump Repeats Lies and Faces Criticism

**WASHINGTON** – The 2024 presidential race is heating up as Vice President Kamala Harris continues her campaign momentum following a strong debate performance, while former President Donald Trump faces criticism for spreading misinformation and refusing to participate in further debates.

Harris, riding a wave of post-debate enthusiasm, is hitting swing states with her “New Way Forward” tour, featuring ads highlighting key debate moments. Meanwhile, Trump and his allies have filed lawsuits challenging voter registration and absentee ballot practices in Nevada and Michigan, claiming they are necessary to protect “election integrity.”

Despite numerous polls showing Harris outperforming Trump in the debate, the former president maintains he won and lashed out at a reporter questioning his performance. He has repeatedly refused to engage in another debate with Harris.

Trump’s campaign has also been marked by continued baseless claims about migrant communities. At a press conference, Trump repeated false rumors about Venezuelan gangs in Colorado and Haitian migrants in Ohio, claiming the latter are responsible for pet theft. He further attacked Haitian migrants in Pennsylvania, falsely attributing economic decline to their arrival.

Harris, meanwhile, has secured high-profile endorsements, including from pop star Taylor Swift and former Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez, who criticized Trump as a threat to the rule of law.

The election remains tight, with North Carolina emerging as a key battleground state. Analysts believe a Harris victory in North Carolina could significantly impact the overall race, potentially determining the outcome of the election.

However, Trump continues to face headwinds in North Carolina, with concerns raised about the unpopularity of Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson.

The election is still over two months away, and the race promises to be fiercely contested as both campaigns intensify their efforts to woo voters.

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