Senator JD Vance advocates for “America First” while urging early voting to bolster Arizona’s pivotal electoral influence. Governor Tim Walz also rallied in Arizona on the first day of voting. During Vance’s speech, he criticized the Biden-Harris administration for using FEMA funds to support millions of migrants over the past 3 years. He also shed light on the many crimes being committed at the border such as human trafficking and drug smuggling.
Arizona as a Battleground State
Arizona stands as a crucial battleground state with 11 Electoral College votes, pivotal in the upcoming presidential race. Recent polls indicate a slight lead for former President Donald J. Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris. Historically, Trump secured Arizona in 2016, while Biden narrowly achieved victory in 2020 by under 11,000 votes. This setting positions Arizona as a state with significant influence, yet without a clear favorite, thereby attracting attention from both major parties.
Senator JD Vance, alongside Governor Tim Walz, made strategic appearances in key urban centers such as Phoenix and Tucson to emphasize voter participation. Recognizing Arizona’s historical electoral shifts, both leaders concentrated on galvanizing support through public engagements, including rallies and town hall meetings. Vance’s rally at Tucson Speedway, attended by approximately 500 supporters, highlighted the senator’s focus on early voter turnout.
Vance getting the crowd PRIMED:
“We can’t be intimidated. We cannot be stopped. We won’t be denied. We will Make America Great Again and we’re going to do it together!”
Crowd: “USA! USA! USA!”pic.twitter.com/zv7G8XBtZz
— Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) October 5, 2024
Promoting Early Voting and Policy Critiques
Senator JD Vance advocated for early voting, a notable shift from his previous reservations regarding mail-in voting. He stressed the importance of overcoming past obstacles that impeded electoral participation. The call for early engagement aims to enhance voter representation and ensure that the electorate’s intentions are fully realized in the outcome. His stance on early voting contrasts with Trump’s skepticism, underscoring a need to maximize voter participation amid contentious electoral conditions.
During his Arizona engagements, Vance critiqued the administrative decision to allocate FEMA resources for migrant housing over domestic disaster relief, emphasizing a need to prioritize American citizens first. His arguments highlighted potential socio-economic impacts, such as affordable housing shortages and increased living costs, attributing these issues to increased migrant support.
Ballots drop in AZ today!! 🔴 out numbers 🔵 by 300k – if they turn them in!!
What are you doing to turn out the vote?
All of these patriots are in Tucson for the JD Vance rally!!
Vote Early! Too big to rig!! pic.twitter.com/jLk2CkBTuE
— Kristen Pruett (@KPruett1776) October 9, 2024
Strategies and Outcomes
Vance’s rally speech in Tucson was truncated from 30 to 20 minutes due to rising temperatures but retained critical messaging regarding border security and immigration reform. He promised decisive action on border control, mass deportations, and preventing illegal activities like fentanyl trafficking should Donald Trump be re-elected. The senator also aimed at Kamala Harris, holding her accountable for the border crisis and failing to address global conflicts effectively.
Criticism extended to proposals of ending FEMA funding for border response initiatives, which are utilized by local governments to support asylum-seekers. While emphasizing support for the military, Vance also received applause for proposing policies to protect American interests, drawing contrasts between Harris’s and Trump’s policy outlooks.
