Jill Stein, the Green Party candidate, poses a potential threat to Kamala Harris's campaign in the upcoming US presidential election on November 5, 2024. Despite her low chances of winning, Stein's candidacy could siphon critical votes away from Harris, particularly in battleground states like Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, which are crucial for the Democratic Party's success. The Democratic National Committee has launched a campaign to warn voters that a vote for Stein may inadvertently benefit Donald Trump, as demonstrated by a recent YouTube ad that visually connects Stein to the Republican candidate. Harris, who is currently neck and neck with Trump in the polls, is keenly aware of the risks posed by Stein's candidacy, especially in states where independent candidates could alter the election's outcome.
In the context of immigration, a key issue in the election, Kamala Harris has been actively outlining her proposals to differentiate herself from Trump. Recent polls indicate that Trump holds an advantage on immigration, with 49% of voters trusting him over Harris, who garnered only 35%. In a bid to strengthen her position, Harris visited the southern border to announce her immigration reform plans, which include a five-year entry ban for individuals caught entering the US illegally and a focus on creating a pathway to citizenship for 'dreamers'—undocumented immigrants brought to the US as children. Harris emphasizes the need for a secure and orderly immigration system and plans to increase the number of Border Patrol agents and invest in technology to combat the influx of fentanyl. Her campaign has also highlighted Trump's failures in immigration policy, particularly his role in blocking bipartisan border security legislation.
