Harris and Walz kick off bus tour of Georgia to build momentum in swing state – US elections live

Democratic nominee and running mate attempt to preserve gains made in state by Joe Biden

Kamala Harris has not done a single sit-down interview since embarking on her presidential campaign, but that will change on Thursday at 9pm ET when CNN airs a joint interview with Tim Walz.

The network says the candidates will talk about their swing through Georgia, and we can expect the vice-president to also be asked for her thoughts on Joe Biden ending his bid for a second term and clearing the way for her to become the Democratic nominee.

Trump earlier this week visited Arlington national cemetery, and his campaign staff had an altercation with an official who tried to prevent them from taking pictures in area where only employees are allowed to do so, NPR reports. The Trump campaign has rejected their description of events.

The Cook Political Report, the closely watched forecaster, now views North Carolina as a “toss up” in the presidential election. The state hasn’t voted for a Democratic candidate since 2008.

The Senate GOP campaign arm is buying ads for incumbent Ted Cruz, in a sign that polls of his re-election race against Democrat Colin Allred in the Republican bastion may be too close for comfort.

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