CBS News host Tony Dokoupil flags concerns for Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign in Georgia, a key swing state that President Biden won in 2020, based on conversations with voters.
CBS News host Tony Dokoupil has raised concerns about Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign in Georgia, a crucial swing state that President Biden narrowly won in 2020. During a segment on "CBS Mornings," Dokoupil visited three Georgia towns and spoke to voters, many of whom expressed support for former President Donald Trump.
Dokoupil noted that Forsyth County, a Republican stronghold, was heavily relied upon by the Trump campaign in the 2020 election. While in the county, he encountered significant Trump support and acknowledged that Biden's victory in Georgia was narrow, highlighting the potential challenges Harris faces in the state.
Warning Lights for Kamala Harris in Georgia, Says CBS Host
Citing a poll that showed Trump leading Harris in Georgia by two percentage points, Dokoupil emphasized the concerns within the vice president's campaign. However, a more recent Fox News poll indicated that Harris was ahead of Trump in the state by three points.
Multiple voters expressed dissatisfaction with Harris' views, particularly regarding the Second Amendment. One voter stated that he felt former President Trump aligns more with American values than Harris, expressing concern about potential changes to the Second Amendment.
Warning Lights for Kamala Harris in Georgia, Says CBS Host
Despite the concerns raised, some voters expressed support for Harris. One voter in Atlanta highlighted the focus of Democrats on issues relevant to Americans and the need to address systemic problems. Another voter, who recently moved to Georgia from California, stated that they would not vote for Trump even for a financial incentive.
Dokoupil also visited Peach County, which had voted for both former President Obama and Trump. While some voters remained undecided, one man expressed plans to vote for Harris, even though he drove his Republican neighbors to the polls in the 2020 election, contributing to Trump's victory.
Warning Lights for Kamala Harris in Georgia, Says CBS Host
The CBS News host raised hypothetical questions with the voter, asking if he would have still driven his neighbors to the polls knowing that it could have resulted in Trump's reelection. The voter responded that he believes in the right and responsibility to vote, prioritizing that principle over his own candidate.
Dokoupil's observations align with the competitive nature of Georgia as a swing state, with both Harris and Trump vying for the support of voters. While Harris leads in some polls, Trump maintains significant support, indicating that the vice president's campaign faces challenges in the state that could affect the outcome of the presidential election.
