Staff Reports
President Joe Biden is making his way down to North Carolina, following in the footsteps of Vice President Kamala Harris who recently paid a visit to the state. It seems like the Democrats are trying to make a statement – they believe they can turn North Carolina blue, just like they did with neighboring Georgia four years ago.
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The White House press secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, announced that the president will be speaking about his agenda and how it will benefit families, workers, and businesses in North Carolina. She also highlighted the impressive $31 billion in clean energy and manufacturing investments that have been announced in the state under the Biden administration.
The Democrats seem to think they have a good chance of flipping North Carolina, especially considering that former President Donald Trump won the state by only 1.34% in 2020. Not to mention, North Carolina did vote for a Democratic president in 2008, and currently has a Democratic governor.
Biden plans to visit the Raleigh-Durham area, home to several prestigious universities, to discuss his economic plans and infrastructure investments. Even though political science professor Steven Greene believes the eventual Republican nominee may have the upper hand, he acknowledges that Biden still has a fighting chance.
Vice President Harris made a recent trip to North Carolina to discuss gun control laws and announce funding for mental health counselors in schools. This shows that the Democrats are not holding back in their efforts to make a lasting impression in the state.
Douglas Wilson, a former deputy executive director of the North Carolina Democratic Party, sees promising signs of increased early resources being poured into the state. He believes that with a solid ground game, the Democratic Party can be competitive in North Carolina.
Despite all the Democratic enthusiasm, some experts, like Dan Bowling, are skeptical about the party’s chances. Bowling points out that North Carolina is more conservative than many people realize and believes that Biden won’t be investing much money in the state.
It looks like the battle for North Carolina is heating up, and it will be interesting to see how it plays out. With both Democrats and Republicans vying for the state’s support, the road to victory will certainly be filled with twists and turns.
