CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Vice President Kamala Harris plans to return to the Queen City on Wednesday, June 12, as the fourth stop on her Economic Opportunity Tour, which is "focused on investing in communities, building wealth, and ensuring every American has the freedom to thrive," according to the White House.
It's unknown what the timing or location of the visit is yet.
The tour, which started in Atlanta, Georgia, on April 29, followed by an appearance in Detroit, Michigan, the next week.
“President Biden and I are committed to creating an economy in which every person has the freedom to thrive," Vice President Harris said. "That is why we have taken historic steps to advance economic opportunity by increasing access to capital, investing in small businesses, addressing housing costs, forgiving student loans and medical debt, investing in infrastructure, and championing additional policies that put money in people’s pockets and build wealth. Our economic approach has delivered great progress, and we will continue to invest in you, your family, and your future.”
The hope of this tour where her ticket is up for re-election is to emphasize what the Biden-Harris Administration has done during its first term.
If it feels like Harris was just in Charlotte, that's not wrong. The June 12 visit will mark her fifth visit to the state in 2024 and her 13th visit since being sworn in as vice president. In April, the VP came to North Carolina two weeks in a row.
WCNC Charlotte verified why candidates are visiting the Tar Heel State more in 2024.
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