Harris Criticizes Vance Over Michigan EV Plant Jobs at Rally
Harris Takes Aim at Vance During Flint Rally
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to bash former President Trump and Senator JD Vance (R-Ohio) over critical autoworker jobs during her campaign rally in Flint, Michigan this Friday, according to a senior campaign official. Joining her will be United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain, who endorsed Harris earlier this year.
Focus on Union Jobs and Federal Grants
Harris's remarks will zero in on Vance's vague commitment regarding the $500 million federal grant allocated to General Motors for transforming a gas-powered factory in Lansing into an electric vehicle (EV) plant. This grant is crucial for job preservation in the area.
- Vance has previously criticized the grant for containing “really ridiculous strings.”
- Harris aims to reinforce her support for union workers, arguing that a Trump presidency could jeopardize manufacturing jobs.
Political Repercussions in Michigan
The UAW responded sharply to Vance’s statements, labeling Trump’s administration as a “menace to the working class.” Harris is likely to emphasize her pivotal tiebreaking vote for the Democrats' 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, which funds essential EV factory grants.
Michigan: A Battleground for 2024
As polls show a tight race in Michigan, with Harris at 48.3 percent and Trump at 48.1 percent, rallying support from critical demographics like union members could be decisive.
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