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Polish-American voter endorses Kamala Harris in new campaign ad

05.11.2024 11:50
Andrzej, who lives in New Jersey, featured in the ad supporting the Democratic candidate, expressing in Polish his intention to vote for her in the upcoming U.S. presidential election.
US Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris addresses supporters at a campaign event in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 04 November 2024. In one of her latest campaign ads, a Polish man, Mr. Andrzej from New Jersey, appeared.
US Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris addresses supporters at a campaign event in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 04 November 2024. In one of her latest campaign ads, a Polish man, Mr. Andrzej from New Jersey, appeared.DAVID MUSE/PAP/EPA; X/@KamalaHarris

On November 5, Americans will choose their next president. Unlike in Poland, there is no "election silence" period in the U.S. - a rule that prohibits campaigning and political advertisements immediately before and on Election Day to allow voters time for reflection.

Harris's campaign, therefore, continues its outreach efforts up to the final moments, aiming to show she represents Americans of all backgrounds.

Among those from various ethnicities who voiced their support for her - including Latinos, French citizens, and notable figures like Beyoncé and Bruce Springsteen - was a Polish-born American who has lived in New Jersey for years and is eligible to vote.

Speaking in Polish, Andrzej joined other immigrant voices in the one-minute spot, declaring his support for a candidate who could become the first female president of the United States.

The ad highlighted the diversity of Harris’s supporters, including former Trump associates like Stephanie Grisham and Olivia Troye, gun rights supporters from Colorado, and representatives from many different communities.

As Radio Poland previously reported, Polish-American votes are influential in U.S. elections. Historically, this community has often sided with the winning candidate, and with polls showing nearly even support for Democrats and Republicans, each vote is crucial in this tightly contested race.

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