Harris Campaign Targets Trump with Aerial Banner and TV Ad During Alabama-Georgia Football Game

In a bold move to pressure former President Donald Trump into a second debate, Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign orchestrated a dual-pronged strategy during the highly anticipated Alabama-Georgia football game. On Saturday night, as Trump attended the game at Bryant-Denny Stadium, the Harris campaign had planned to fly a small aircraft trailing a banner that read 'Trump Punting 2 Debate' above the stadium. However, due to poor weather conditions, the aerial banner was cancelled.

Undeterred, the Harris campaign proceeded with a national television advertisement that aired during the game. The 30-second ad, aimed at urging Trump to agree to another debate, featured a strong message: 'Winners never shy away from a challenge. Champions understand its any time, any place. However, losers complain, hesitate, and take their ball home.' The ad included a clip of Trump missing a putt on the golf course and ended with Harris directly challenging Trump, saying, 'If youve got something to say, say it to my face'.

Debate Standoff

The debate over a second debate has been ongoing, with the Harris campaign accepting a proposal from CNN for a debate on October 23, but Trump has refused, citing that the date is 'too late' since early voting has already begun in some states. Despite his public stance, sources indicate that Trump has privately considered the possibility of another debate, with some advisors suggesting it could be an opportunity for him to present his arguments to the American public.

Trumps reluctance to engage in another debate follows a previous debate in Philadelphia, where polls suggested that Harris was perceived as the winner by a significant margin. However, this victory did not translate into a significant boost in the polls, and the race remains tightly contested.

Campaign Reactions

The Trump campaign responded to Harris's tactics, with spokesperson Steven Cheung stating, 'Kamala Harris would never show up to a sporting event like this [Alabama-Georgia] because shed get booed out of the stadium and embarrass herself.' This reaction underscores the ongoing tension and rhetorical sparring between the two campaigns.

Harris has consistently emphasized the importance of another debate, stating, 'I believe we owe it to the voters to have another debate because this election and what is at stake could not be more important.' This message aligns with her campaign's broader strategy of challenging Trump to face her directly on the debate stage.