‘We need new leadership, we need Kamala Harris’: Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff campaigns in Wilmington

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - North Carolina continues to play a big role in the Presidential election. Both campaigns, visited the Port City, hoping to secure those undecided voters.

Wednesday afternoon, the Second gentleman Doug Emhoff was the latest to visit what many call a “bellwether” county.

Emhoff was all about the economy at the event. He spoke to nearly 100 people at Casa Blanca, a small business in Wilmington, a demographic he says will be a focus of his wife’s economic plan.

“We’re seeing enthusiasm and energy and excitement, just like we’re seeing here in North Carolina. We’re seeing it all over the country. Why is that? Because we need new leadership. We need Kamala Harris,” said Emhoff.

The economy is an issue voters have said is a top priority for them this election cycle.

“She’s pushing on what barriers are preventing more people from enjoying more economic success, like what’s standing in the way? And how do we remove those barriers so people can succeed and businesses can succeed,” said Emhoff.

Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo calls Vice President Harris, pro-business and pro-workers.

“Vice President Harris, on the other hand, is fighting for an economy that works for everyone. Because her entire career, she has only ever had one client, the people,” said Mayor Saffo.

Emhoff says Former President Donald Trump, on the other hand, is the opposite.

“There is this myth…it’s a myth... that Trump was a good businessman and that he was good on the economy. It wasn’t. He wasn’t. It’s an illusion. It’s an illusion based on his days as a huckster and a reality TV star,” said Emhoff.

Emhoff also took a hit at the alleged controversial comments Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson made. Robinson is the Republican candidate for North Carolina Governor.

“This is the guy that Trump called a star and get this, Martin Luther King on steroids,” said Emhoff.

All of this led Emhoff to try and swing voters to vote for Harris come November.

“We will make my wife, Kamala Harris, the next president of the United States,” said Emhoff.

And emphasizing the weight New Hanover County has on the United States election.

“Let’s win right here in Wilmington, and we can make this happen.”