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Harris' big test: reclaiming swing states for Dems

For all of the enthusiasm and cash Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign is generating for Democrats, her true tests are about to begin.Why it matters: To beat Donald Trump, Harris will have to overcome President Biden's polling deficits — and questions about how well she'll fare with working-class voters in the crucial "Blue Wall" swing states of Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin.

The Californian likely will need to win all three without "Scranton Joe" — the monicker Biden used to remind Pennsylvania voters of his working-class roots when he won the presidency in 2020.

Harris also polled stronger than Biden with Black voters and younger voters. In Michigan, Real Clear Politics found that Trump led by about 2 points from an average of Trump-Harris polls.

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Considering the diversity within the 'Blue Wall' states, how should a candidate approach their campaign to appeal to the broadest range of voters?

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Do you feel it's more crucial for a candidate to share your personal values or to have practical plans for addressing issues?

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In what ways do you think younger and minority voter groups can influence the outcome of an election in swing states?

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Can a politician from one region of the United States truly represent the interests of those in another, vastly different region effectively?

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How important do you believe a candidate's background is in winning voters' trust in swing states?

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