Head to Head

IN THE 2024 ELECTION, KAMALA HARRIS AND DONALD TRUMP FACE OFF IN A CRUCIAL COMPETITION. HARRIS, THE CURRENT VICE PRESIDENT AND ADVOCATE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS, AND TRUMP, THE FORMER PRESIDENT AND LEADER OF NATIONALIST POLICIES, PRESENT OPPOSING VISIONS FOR THE FUTURE OF THE UNITED STATES. WITH KEY SWING STATES IN PLAY, THEIR PROPOSALS ON THE ECONOMY, IMMIGRATION, AND CIVIL RIGHTS WILL BE DECISIVE FOR VOTERS.

PROFILE AND BACKGROUND

HARRIS:

Current Vice President, former Senator, and former Attorney General of California, she is the first woman and person of color to hold the Vice Presidency in U.S. history. Her origins are of African American and Indian descent, and she has been a prominent figure in civil rights issues.

TRUMP:

Former President and businessman, Trump is known for his direct style and nationalist policies. He served as the 45th U.S. President and is seeking a second term, pledging to restore policies he considers successful during his administration.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

HARRIS:

Promoted the Inflation Reduction Act to lower prescription drug costs and the Equality Act to protect LGBTQ+ rights. She has also advocated for expanding healthcare access and raising the minimum wage.

TRUMP:

Focused on tax cuts for businesses and families, renegotiated trade agreements, and prioritized border security. He is also known for his handling of foreign policy with a focus on “America First” and for normalization agreements in the Middle East.

KEY POLICIES FOR 2024

HARRIS:

Civil Rights: Promises to pass the Equality Act and expand healthcare coverage.

Economy: Aims to raise the minimum wage and offer greater tax benefits for small businesses. She also proposes to limit drug costs and reduce the financial burden of healthcare.

Immigration: Pledges to sign an immigration reform law with a path to citizenship.

TRUMP:

Civil Rights: As part of his campaign, he has vowed to reverse transgender rights protections.

Economy: Committed to lowering taxes and promises to eliminate regulations he considers limits economic growth. Immigration: His plan includes continuing to build a wall along the southern border and strict mass deportation policies.

Key Issues for Voters

HARRIS: FOCUSES ON HEALTHCARE ACCESS, WOMEN’S RIGHTS (INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO ABORTION), GUN CONTROL, AND IMMIGRATION REFORM.

TRUMP: HIS VOTERS LEAN TOWARDS ISSUES OF BORDER SECURITY, TAX REDUCTION, AND “LAW AND ORDER” POLICIES.

BATTLEGROUND STATE OUTLOOK:

HARRIS AND TRUMP ARE IN A TIGHT RACE IN CRUCIAL SWING STATES LIKE FLORIDA AND GEORGIA, BUT HARRIS HAS AN ADVANTAGE IN SOME OTHER STATES, SUCH AS NEVADA AND WISCONSIN. THESE STATES WILL BE DECISIVE IN THE COMING ELECTIONS, AND BOTH CANDIDATES HAVE FOCUSED THEIR EFFORTS THERE.WILL BE DECISIVE IN THE COMING ELECTIONS, AND BOTH CANDIDATES HAVE FOCUSED THEIR EFFORTS THERE.