Sen. Tammy Baldwin Backs Kamala Harris in Bid for Re-election

Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) has publicly aligned herself with Vice President Kamala Harris during Harris's first campaign rally since President Joe Biden endorsed her as his successor. Baldwin's support for Harris comes as she distances herself from Biden, whose popularity has waned since January. The senator is facing a competitive challenge from Republican Eric Hovde in the upcoming November elections, and her partnership with Harris may be a strategic move to bolster her chances of retaining her seat. At a rally in Milwaukee, Harris praised Baldwin, highlighting her dedication to the people of Wisconsin. "I had the privilege of serving with Tammy... and I know that the folks that are here are going to make sure you return her to Washington, D.C., in November," Harris stated to an enthusiastic crowd at West Allis Central High School. Baldwin expressed optimism about the Democratic momentum in the state, noting that rally attendees were "really fired up." Baldwin is not alone in her support for Harris; the chairman of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin also endorsed the vice president ahead of the rally. Chairman Ben Wikler emphasized Harris's qualifications, stating, "There’s simply no one better to prosecute the case against Donald Trump." This endorsement comes as the Democratic Party aims to secure victories in Wisconsin, a crucial battleground state. As Baldwin leads Hovde by approximately 5 points in recent polls, her margin of victory has decreased since her 2018 re-election. Meanwhile, Harris's campaign seeks to maintain Wisconsin's Democratic leanings, especially after Biden's narrow win in 2020, as Trump currently holds a slight lead in the state.