Kamala Harris's candidacy aims to replicate Joe Biden's success in the key 'Blue Wall' states: Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, which would secure the 270 electoral votes needed to retain the White House for another four years. However, polls show that Harris faces obstacles, especially in Michigan. The Arab American community in this state disapproves of the Biden administration's support for Israel during the Gaza War.
In an effort to bolster Harris's position, former President Barack Obama and rapper Eminem joined forces at an event in Detroit. Eminem expressed his support for Harris and introduced Obama, who took the stage to the beat of Eminem's song, 'Lose Yourself.' Obama emphasized the importance of voting and the need for change in the country.
The backing of prominent figures like Obama and Eminem could be crucial for Harris, especially when a Washington Post poll indicated that she holds a 49% preference compared to 47% for Donald Trump among potential voters in Michigan. In the 2020 elections, Biden won this state by more than 150,000 votes over the Republican.
Obama highlighted Trump's inadequacy for the position, emphasizing his recent behavior at public events, such as dancing instead of answering voter questions. Voter turnout in Detroit will be essential in determining the outcome in Michigan, a key state in the presidential elections and for control of the Senate.
Amid an intense political climate, both Harris and Trump are seeking to attract voters, with figures like Obama and Eminem joining the electoral contest in an attempt to mobilize the Democratic base and achieve victory in November.