In the lead-up to the 2024 US presidential election, all eyes are on the battleground state of Michigan. With a history of fluctuating political leanings, having swung from Donald Trump in 2016 to Joe Biden in 2020, Michigan is once again poised to play a pivotal role in determining the nation’s next leader.
ABC Australia’s Foreign Correspondent, airing on Thursday, 3 October 2024, at 8:00 pm, takes viewers behind the scenes of the grassroots efforts of Democrats and Republicans as they vie for crucial votes in Michigan’s counties.
Reporter Stephanie March joins Democrat volunteers and notable celebrities, including Sean Astin of The Goonies and The Lord of the Rings fame, who expresses confidence in America’s impending election of its first female president. However, as the volunteers go door-to-door, they encounter a significant number of undecided voters, underscoring the unpredictability of this battleground contest.
Foreign Correspondent: Kamala Harris’ Battleground airs on ABC Australia and ABC iview, Thursday, 3 October 2024, at 8:00 pm.
