WATCH: Fox Reporter Reveals Kamala Now Needs Unprecedented Turnout To Win Pennsylvania

Fox News’ John Roberts has highlighted a significant challenge facing Kamala Harris in Pennsylvania, specifically in Philadelphia. According to Roberts, Harris will need an unprecedented 700,000 votes in the city to secure a victory in the critical battleground state.

With a traditionally high Democratic turnout in Philadelphia, such a margin could be her only path to claim the state’s pivotal electoral votes. However, the goal represents a steep increase from previous Democratic benchmarks.

Roberts referenced historical turnout figures that underscore just how demanding Harris’ target is. In 2016, Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton received 560,542 votes in Philadelphia, while President Joe Biden achieved 603,790 in 2020—a record-breaking year for Democratic turnout.

Harris would need to surpass Biden’s number by nearly 100,000 votes to hit the 700,000 mark, a task that may prove challenging given recent reports of lower-than-expected early voting turnout among Democrats.

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“The particular county here that is very important is Philadelphia County,” Roberts said. “There are estimates that because of the depressed early vote for Democrats, Kamala Harris is going to need to pull 700,000 votes here in Philadelphia in order to pull out a win.”

The uphill battle is likely compounded by reports that early voting numbers, especially for Democrats, have shown signs of lagging enthusiasm. Roberts’ analysis suggests that unless Harris can drive a last-minute surge among Democratic voters in Philadelphia, her prospects in Pennsylvania could be in jeopardy.

The situation places a heavy emphasis on voter mobilization efforts in the city and its surrounding areas. The Harris campaign and its allies are also hoping that high-profile endorsements and local influencers can drive increased turnout. In recent years, Philadelphia has played a crucial role in determining the outcome in Pennsylvania. Biden’s 2020 win in the state, bolstered by urban areas like Philadelphia, was pivotal to his overall victory. However, with Harris facing more challenging turnout metrics and an intensified Republican push in other parts of the state, the path to victory remains uncertain.

With its 19 electoral votes, Pennsylvania stands as the largest of the seven pivotal swing states, showing its critical role in the race for the White House. Pennsylvania’s electoral history is marked by its shifts between parties—it consistently voted Democratic from 1992 until 2012, swung to the Republicans in 2016, and reverted to the Democrats in 2020, cementing its status as a key battleground.

According to Decision Desk HQ, the candidate who secures Pennsylvania is likely to win the presidency, with odds around 85%.

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