(NewsNation) — Whomever arrives in Philadelphia Tuesday to be introduced by Vice President Kamala Harris as her running mate will need to bring a full suitcase. That rally will be the first stop on a whirlwind tour of the battleground states.
According to a campaign statement, the top of the ticket will hit seven cities in five days: Philadelphia; Eau Claire, Wisconsin; Detroit; Durham, North Carolina; Savannah, Georgia; Phoenix and Las Vegas.
The itinerary will include big arena rallies and college campuses as well as “more intimate settings” like union halls, restaurants and campaign field offices.
“These stops will highlight the ticket’s strength in the Blue Wall and Sunbelt, from urban areas to rural communities. At each stop, our new ticket will be joined by local elected officials, union members, faith leaders, and more,” the campaign said.
“This swing will allow the Vice President and her running mate to speak directly with vote...