If the campaign wasn't confident why would Kamala be going to Texas

[grobertj]

I know we have a chance for an upset win in the Senate race in Texas. We clearly have the better candidate. And Kamala going to Texas could increase turnout, but it’s surprising she’s going there so late in the campaign.

[Deuxcents]

1. Does not surprise me at all.

[SomedayKindaLove]

2. And I think Walz had a stop

In Kentucky this week.

Their internal polling must be pretty positive. Even if they can’t swing TX KY, they at least believe they can take some time from the 7 swing states to push for down ballot candidates in red states.

[grobertj]

3. 🤞🤞

[LiberalFighter]

4. Why surprising?

You and the rest of us don't know enough of what is going on.

Kamala is doing everything she can with the limited time she has.

[Cha]

5. My thought it was for GOTV FOR Colin Allred.

[TwilightZone]

6. She's here for Allred

As you noted, we have a chance for an upset. That's why she's here.

The Senate map is extremely challenging this cycle. Stealing the TX seat would improve our odds of keeping the Senate markedly.

[NCDem47]

7. Am I right Texans??

Houston is a major D city. Maybe county too?

Definitely a lift for Allred (will he be there?); maybe try to boost totals in Texas popular vote for Harris- So that's the political aspect

Harris prescence will be amplified throughout the state and make big national news with Beyonce.- So that's the "buzz" and sound byte aspect.

[helpisontheway]

9. Okay. I did not look at it like that. You are right. Nt

[helpisontheway]

8. I think it would be better for Colin to distance himself a bit

because Texas is a very conservative state. I guess high turnout would be worth it. It would be the highlight of the night if Cruz lost his seat.

[PCIntern]

12. Ummm...distant second but point taken.

[LisaL]

21. Harris county is a huge blue county.

If you increase turnout there, that could flip an election to Colin.

[pstokely]

10. it's a better strategy than tRump going to NYC

nt

[Self Esteem]

11. Why is Trump going to Virginia the Saturday before the election?

It's not always about the top of the ticket.

Harris is likely trying to solidify down ballot races, specifically the senate race since it appears unlikely Democrats will win Montana.

Trump is going to New York and Virginia for the same reason, but more focused on congressional races.

Both are also hoping to create buzz with large rallies in unconventional areas.

Some pundit said a few days ago that this might be the first election since 2000, maybe even before that, what both campaigns believe they truly will win.

[W_HAMILTON]

13. LOL! Trump doesn't give a shit about down ballot races.

Hell, his exhausted ass has been canceling events and rallies for HIMSELF! As if he's going to be doing many rallies out of the goodness of his heart for other candidates. Once again, LOL!

If he finds out that Virginia rally was supposed to be for someone other than himself, he'll probably have it canceled and rest up instead.

[Self Esteem]

15. His campaign cares.

He cares about the crowd but these rallies are absolutely scheduled to help in down ballot races. Do you think Trump is looking at a map and making the sole decision on where to go next? If it was just up to Trump, he'd be spending his entire campaign in New York or Florida - not Bumfuck, Pennsylvania. But he'll still do a rally because he likes the sound of his own voice and talking for two hours to his adoring fans. Make no mistake about it, tho, they're doing a Virginia rally to likely help boost House support ... whether Trump cares for WHY he's in Virginia or not.

[W_HAMILTON]

17. His campaign cares about placating Trump.

And placating Trump means catering to Trump and Trump alone -- not down ballot candidates.

[Self Esteem]

19. His campaign is going to boost down-ballot races.

Trump is going to speak. That's all Trump cares about.

OR there's a second answer that is much worse than whatever reason you're suggesting and Trump thinks Virginia is in play and if Virginia is in play, Democrats are cooked.

[W_HAMILTON]

20. Or there's a third answer:

He and his campaign are buffoons and there is no rhyme or reason as to what they are doing other than to schedule appearances for Trump to placate Trump by letting him grift and give the same tired speech he's been giving for years now -- unless he's too tired to deliver it, in which case they will cancel. Once again, it's all about Trump -- and no one else.

And, no, Virginia is not in play, Democrats are not cooked, and this will help neither Trump nor down ballot candidates -- assuming it isn't canceled to begin with.

[Self Esteem]

22. The problem with your third answer...

...is that it tells us to ignore everything in front of us. If Trump's campaign is so awful, and run by a bunch of buffoons, what's it say that they're tied in the polls right now?

And I know it's cute to act like all polling is fake and Harris is going to romp to a win but that isn't happening. If Harris wins, it will be by the skin of her teeth.

But we can laugh. Let's just hope we're still laughing on Tuesday November 5th.

[karynnj]

14. I suspect that they know they have concentrated in a very serious way

on the swing states for most of the time since she became the nominee. They have been very careful to cover the swing states.

This is ONE day and it will be in a very Democratic and diverse city, Houston. Her being there may mean Trump has to do more in case her appearance with Beyonce makes him uncertain. It would be great if this helps Alred in his race which seems closer.

The other thing is that Kamala and Beyonce will get considerable views on many TVs and social media platforms. I assume that Beyonce will sing her Freedom song that was used to great affect at the convention and after

[Self Esteem]

16. There is a thing as diminishing returns.

Eventually, you run out of people to convince but you can't just go radio silent so it does make sense to have an 'off the beaten path' type rally.

[ananda]

18. And it's significant that it's Harris County!

That is a huge blue area targeted by Republicans.

Get out the vote there and you have a win!