campaign trail
noun
: a route that takes a candidate for office to different places in order to talk to people during a campaign
The candidates talked about the people they met on the campaign trail.
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Our Norah O'Donnell spoke with Vice President Harris on the campaign trail yesterday in Michigan and asked her about the Israeli strikes.
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CBS News, 27 Oct. 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris will also be in Michigan on Saturday, with former first lady Michelle Obama joining her on the campaign trail for the first time.
—Elaine Mallon, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Oct. 2024
Election updates:Latest news on campaign trail for Trump, Harris; who's leading in polls
Harris and Trump are tied at 48% in final NYT/Siena poll
The final New York Times and Siena College poll out Friday shows that Trump and Harris are tied for the popular vote 48% to 48%.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
The Democratic nominee appeared for the first time publicly with former President Obama, who has been hitting the campaign trail on her behalf and urging supporters to vote early.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
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CBS News, 27 Oct. 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris will also be in Michigan on Saturday, with former first lady Michelle Obama joining her on the campaign trail for the first time.
—Elaine Mallon, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Oct. 2024
Election updates:Latest news on campaign trail for Trump, Harris; who's leading in polls
Harris and Trump are tied at 48% in final NYT/Siena poll
The final New York Times and Siena College poll out Friday shows that Trump and Harris are tied for the popular vote 48% to 48%.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
The Democratic nominee appeared for the first time publicly with former President Obama, who has been hitting the campaign trail on her behalf and urging supporters to vote early.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Campaign trail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/campaign%20trail. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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